The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging digital and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and transparency in its operations.
Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, highlighted that technology-driven processes such as the Contactless Passport Application System and the introduction of the e-Visa channel will significantly reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks and curb opportunities for corrupt practices.
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Nandap gave the assurance at the official launch of the NIS’s 3rd Nationwide Sensitization and Awareness Campaign Against Corruption 2025, themed “Increased Digitalization and Consolidated Innovations for Efficient and Transparent Services.”
The CGIS’s remarks were further reinforced by the Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Jojo’s announcement regarding Nigeria’s inclusion in the Public Key Directory (PKD), a development that places the Nigerian passport on par with some of the world’s most secure travel documents.
Additionally, the newly introduced e-Visa system aims to process visas for inbound travelers within 48 hours, enhancing efficiency and facilitating smoother entry procedures.
On border security, the Minister revealed that Nigeria has successfully covered about 60% of its land borders, spanning approximately 2,400 kilometers through enhanced border surveillance, with Phase 2 of the project currently underway to secure the remaining 40%.
Nandap also reaffirmed the NIS’s strategic partnerships with key anti-corruption agencies, including SERVICOM, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), aimed at reinforcing internal controls and upholding ethical standards.
The Service’s latest initiatives reflect a broader push towards embracing digital transformation to bolster transparency and efficiency across its operations.