The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, in Abuja.
Nandap, who was accompanied by members of her management team, said the visit reflects the renewed commitment of both agencies key institutions under the Federal Ministry of Interior to deepen collaboration in national security, identity management, and improved service delivery.
She emphasized the critical need for continuous partnership between NIS and NIMC, particularly in advancing border security operations, strengthening identity verification systems, and supporting the federal government’s wider development goals.
According to her, sustained synergy between both bodies is essential for maintaining a secure and efficient national identity ecosystem.
Welcoming the NIS delegation, the NIMC DG/CEO reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to broaden cooperation with the Immigration Service.
Coker-Odusote highlighted the importance of maintaining data integrity, streamlining operational processes, and reinforcing Nigeria’s border management architecture through robust identity systems.
Both agencies pledged to work more closely in developing policies and initiatives that will enhance security, efficiency, and innovation across Nigeria’s identity and border management frameworks.