By
Hannah Akanta
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has kicked off a nationwide sensitisation campaign on the newly validated National Migration Policy (2025), signalling a decisive move toward tighter border control and enhanced national security.
In Taraba State, the campaign was launched at the Service headquarters by the Comptroller of Immigration Service, Taraba State Command, MD Adamu, who represented the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap.
In her remarks, Nandap highlighted the urgent need to strengthen Nigeria’s migration system amid growing global threats such as human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and terrorism.
According to Nandap, the updated policy provides a stronger and more coordinated framework to safeguard the nation’s borders while still facilitating legitimate movement for trade, tourism, and investment.
The Immigration boss also disclosed that several technology-driven reforms have already been introduced to support the new policy direction.
She explained that the initiatives are designed to modernise migration management, improve efficiency, and strengthen surveillance across Nigeria’s borders.
While noting that the 2015 National Migration Policy laid a solid foundation for orderly migration, she said the 2025 update reflects current realities and aligns Nigeria with global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Compact for Migration.
She, however, emphasised that the effectiveness of the policy will largely depend on the dedication, discipline, and commitment of immigration personnel across the country in its implementation.
Describing the sensitisation campaign as a strategic step to strengthen operational capacity, Nandap urged officers to embrace the policy and translate it into enhanced service delivery.
The nationwide sensitisation campaign is expected to enhance inter-agency collaboration and position the country to manage migration .
