The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), CG Kemi Nana Nandap, visited the Director General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Thursday, accompanied by her management team, to pay a courtesy call.
NIMC, in a statement on Thursday by Ayodele Babalola, Technical Advisor, Media and Communications said the visit underscored the commitment of both agencies, key institutions under the Federal Ministry of Interior, to deepen their long-standing collaboration in promoting national security, identity management, and enhanced service delivery to Nigerians
Speaking at the event, the Comptroller General emphasized the importance of continuous partnership between NIS and NIMC, particularly in strengthening border security, identity verification systems, and supporting national development goals.
She noted that the synergy between both agencies remains crucial to ensuring a secure and well-managed identity ecosystem for the country.
Responding, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr.(Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to expand its collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service.
She highlighted the need for sustained partnership to enhance data integrity, streamline operational procedures, and fortify Nigeria’s borders through robust identity infrastructure.
Both agencies expressed their shared commitment to working more closely in driving policies and initiatives that support security, efficiency, and innovation in the nation’s identity and border management systems.
