By Palma Ileye
Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Kemi Nandap has been inducted as a distinguished Fellow of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice, SPSP, at the 19th International Conference and General Assembly.
The induction ceremony held at University of Ibadan, themed: “Economic Challenges and the Task of Building Sustainable Peace in a globalised World,” according to a press release signed by ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer, NIS, celebrated Nandap’s transformative border governance initiatives and commitment to fostering a more secure and peaceful nation.
Speaking during the ceremony, she expressed appreciation to SPSP, reiterating the Service’s commitment to collaborative efforts that promote peace and stability in Nigeria.
She emphasized the significance of academic collaborations, particularly that align with global standards.
At an earlier courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, the CGI proposed a strategic academic partnership with the University, focusing on Border Governance and Migration studies, an initiative, which will pave the way for a collaborative relationship that would leverage the strengths of both institutions to advance knowledge and best practices in Border Governance and Migration Management.
In a related development, the CGI met with Heads of South West Border formations at Zonal Headquarters, Nigeria Immigration Service, Zone F, Ibadan, charging them to increase border surveillance and patrol activities to enhance National Security.
This directive according to the statement, underscored NIS’s commitment to securing the country’s borders and promoting peace and stability.
