Tinubu Extends Immigration Boss Kemi Nandap’s Tenure Until 2026

Published on March 31, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of Kemi Nandap’s tenure as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026.

Nandap, who joined the NIS on October 9, 1989, was initially appointed as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with a tenure set to end on August 31, 2025.

The extension was announced in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

According to the statement, President Tinubu commended Nandap for her exemplary leadership, citing notable improvements in border management, immigration modernization, and national security under her watch.

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“Under her leadership, the Nigeria Immigration Service has witnessed significant advancements in its core mandate, with notable improvements in border management, modernization of immigration processes and national security measures,” the statement read.

President Tinubu urged Nandap to continue dedicating herself to the Service’s strategic priorities, which align with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NIS in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and ensuring safe and legal migration.

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