NIS Seeks Stakeholders’ Cooperation to Curb Irregular Migration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has called for stronger inter-agency cooperation, public sensitisation and improved access to accurate migration information to tackle irregular migration, human trafficking, migrant smuggling and travel document fraud.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, made the call at a Migration Stakeholders’ Sensitisation Seminar held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Service Headquarters in Abuja.
The seminar, themed *“Bridging the Information Gap: Promoting Informed, Safe and Regular Migration,”* brought together representatives of government agencies, international organisations and other relevant institutions to explore practical approaches to improving migration governance and border security.
Represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of the Visa and Residency Directorate, F.U. Nwaneka, the Comptroller-General stressed that effective migration management requires more than border control, highlighting the importance of public awareness, community engagement, reliable information and coordinated action among relevant institutions.
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She noted that addressing migration-related challenges requires a comprehensive approach that combines security measures with efforts to educate prospective migrants about lawful migration channels and the risks associated with irregular routes.
Nandap also highlighted the deployment of the Border Control and Immigration Management System (BCIMS) and other technology-driven platforms as part of the Service’s efforts to modernise immigration operations and strengthen intelligence-led border management.
According to her, technology remains an important component of efforts to improve border control, enhance immigration management and respond more effectively to emerging migration challenges.
She called on government agencies, security institutions, development partners, community leaders, civil society organisations, educational institutions, transport operators and the media to translate the discussions into practical, coordinated interventions.
The Comptroller-General emphasised that sustained collaboration among these stakeholders would be critical to promoting safe, orderly and lawful migration while strengthening the country’s capacity to combat transnational crimes associated with irregular migration.
She subsequently declared the seminar open, reaffirming the Service’s commitment to promoting informed migration decisions and strengthening cooperation among institutions responsible for migration governance and border security.
By PRNigeria
