The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Saturday, said Nigeria’s immigration management had entered a new phase of digital innovation, operational efficiency, and citizen-focused service delivery.
He spoke at the passing-out parade of 689 cadets of the 50th Superintendent Basic Course of the Immigration Training School, Kano.
Represented by the Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibrin (retd.), Tunji-Ojo said the reforms aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We are building a smarter, more secure, and service-oriented immigration system. Recent innovations include electronic gates at airports, digital landing and exit cards, a centralised passport system, and real-time electronic border surveillance,” he said.
He urged the cadets to embrace professionalism, integrity, and zero tolerance for corruption.
Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, said the reforms were repositioning the service to meet global standards. She listed initiatives such as e-border solutions, a Special Border Force, body cameras at airports, advanced passenger information systems, e-residence permits, and a new eVisa platform.
“These reforms strengthen border governance, improve migration management, and enhance service delivery,” she said.
Earlier, Commandant of the Kano Training School, Comptroller Idris Akande-Ozigi, said the cadets underwent six months of intensive training.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by his Commissioner for Internal Security, AVM Ibrahim Umar (retd.), congratulated the cadets and pledged state support for the school.
The ceremony was attended by security chiefs, Kano Emirate Council members, cadets’ families, and dignitaries.
