NIS Boss Asks Border Communities To Check Foreigners’ Infiltration

Ahead of the general elections slated for February/March, communities situated at Nigeria’s borders have been told to be vigilant and guard against the infiltration of foreigners into the country.

The comptroller-general, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Mr Isah Jere Idris gave the charge yesterday, when he visited some border communities in Ogun State.

Jere, according to a statement issued by the NIS spokesman, Mr Tony Akuneme, interacted with stakeholders on the need for vigilance and security consciousness as the country approaches the general election

The NIS at the groundbreaking of the proposed Abeokuta Passport Office explained that the project was timely, stressing that it would enhance passport processing and production for the benefit of the people of Ogun state.

While pledging his commitment to better service delivery to Nigerians, he commended the government and people of the state for their unflinching support to the Service and enjoined them to always stand for the progress of the nation.

“The CG also paid a courtesy visit to the governor of Ogun State Dr Dapo Abiodun and the Alake of Egbaland Oba Adedotun Gbadebo 111.

The statement also added that, “The CGIS rounded up his tour of Immigration formations in Zone A (Lagos and Ogun States) with a working visit to the passport offices in Ikoyi and Alausa, as well as the new passport front office in Alimosho to be commissioned soon by the minister of interior.