President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday warned officers and men of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), to shun corruption and sharp practices capable of tarnishing the image of the country.
Buhari urged security agencies to trust one another and work together to further guarantee effective management of migration in the country among other security problems.
He spoke in Lafia, Nasarawa State where he declared open the NIS 2016 Comptroller General annual conference and stakeholders’ interactive forum with the theme: Migration management in Nigeria: prospects and challenges.
Buhari, who expressed displeasure at the rate of terrorism in the country, advised the NIS not to rest on its oars in tackling trans- border crimes and other negative activities in the country.
The President, who was represented at the event by the Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahaman Dambazzau, said border security and management must be intelligence driven.
He said: “While assuring the service of the support of the Federal Government at all times, I wish to charge all officers and men to discharge their duties transparently, with a high sense of professionalism and in line with international best practices.
“As the gate keepers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, you must shun all forms of corrupt and sharp practices capable of impugning on our national image.
“The NIS cannot afford to rest on its oars particularly at this critical time of our national life, as the myriad of irregular migration with the attendant challenge of other forms of trans-border crimes, including arms smuggling, human trafficking, drug trafficking and terrorism must be tackled headlong.
“Interagency cooperation must be based on mutual trust and respect.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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immigration officers at the passport office collecting unreceipted money from Nigerians wanting to procure international passports. after paying the mandatory N18,000 the collect another N10,000 to N20,000 from you otherwise, you will not get your passport.
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