Immigration lifts restrictions on human movement along Nigeria-Niger border

Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, Kemi Nanna Nandap, has ordered the immediate lifting of restrictions on human movement along the Nigeria-Niger border. The directive followed the decision of President Bola Tinubu administration to reopen the borders between Nigeria and Niger Republic. According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Office of the Service and signed by ACI Kenneth Kure, the CGI ordered that “all Comptrollers stationed at States and Border Commands along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border, to promptly ensure strict compliance and lift restrictions on human movements”.

“The Nigeria Immigration Service assures the public of its unwavering dedication to facilitating safe and orderly border crossings while upholding the integrity and security of Nigeria’s borders”, the statement added.