By Frankie Omokhua, Enugu
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap (pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp), has declared open a two-day sensitization workshop on the National Migration Policy (NMP) in Enugu State.
The workshop, organised by the Enugu State Command of the Service, commenced on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Command’s corporate headquarters and is scheduled to end on March 31, 2026.
It forms part of a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting awareness and implementation of the validated National Migration Policy (2025).
Represented by the Comptroller of Immigration Service, Enugu State Command, Nkechi Enete, the Comptroller-General expressed satisfaction with the commencement of the programme, describing the Service as a critical stakeholder in migration governance and policy implementation.
She noted that the Service has continued to play a key role in advancing high-level policy and strategic reforms geared towards strengthening migration governance and enhancing national security.
Highlighting achievements recorded so far, Nandap listed several key initiatives introduced by the Service. These include the e-Visa regime, the Contactless Passport Application System, the e-Border Solution Infrastructure, the Passport Personalisation Centre, and the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC).
According to her, these initiatives have significantly contributed to the validation and advancement of Nigeria’s migration policy framework, noting that migration remains central to national development, security, and international cooperation.
The Comptroller-General further drew attention to the increasing complexity of migration and border governance, calling for a more coordinated and strategic approach to address emerging global trends.
“Our borders serve as the first line of defence against threats such as human trafficking, migrant smuggling, terrorism, and other transnational crimes,” she stated.
At the same time, she emphasized that borders also function as vital gateways for legitimate trade, investment, and tourism, underscoring the need to maintain a balance between security and facilitation.
Nandap advocated sustained inter-agency collaboration to achieve this balance, describing the workshop as a strategic capacity-building initiative focused on strengthening border governance and migration management.
She stressed that the success of the National Migration Policy would depend largely on effective implementation, which requires commitment, professionalism, and adaptability from officers across all commands nationwide.
Participants were urged to actively engage in the sessions, internalise the policy framework, and apply the knowledge gained to improve operational performance and service delivery.
The workshop also featured resource persons from the Service Headquarters in Abuja, including Assistant Superintendent of Immigration, Benson Benson Mfonobong, and Assistant Superintendent of Immigration, Godiya Tanko.
