NIS, NIMC Top Officers Meet  To Deepen Collaboration On Identity Management, Service Delivery

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Comptroller General, Kemi Nana Nandap,  has met with  the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, to strengthen collaboration towards enhancing service delivery.

The visit underscored the commitment of both agencies, key institutions under the Federal Ministry of Interior, to deepen their long-standing collaboration in promoting national security,  identity management, and enhanced service delivery to Nigerians.

In her remarks, the Comptroller General emphasized the importance of continuous partnership between NIS and NIMC, particularly in strengthening border security, identity verification systems and supporting national development goals.

She noted that the synergy between both agencies remains crucial to ensuring a secure and well-managed identity ecosystem for the country.

Responding, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr.(Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to expand its collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service.

She highlighted the need for sustained partnership to enhance data integrity, streamline operational procedures, and fortify Nigeria’s borders through robust identity infrastructure.

Both agencies expressed their shared commitment to working more closely in driving policies and initiatives that support security, efficiency, and innovation in the nation’s identity and border management systems, according to a statement by Ayodele Babalola, Technical Advisor, Media and Communications to the DG/CEO, NIMC.