The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), renewed his diplomatic passport at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja and praised the Federal Government’s immigration reforms.
He said the changes will improve migration management and service delivery nationwide.
On Wednesday, Oba Ogunwusi visited the NIS headquarters where he was received by Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap and members of the service’s management team.
The visit was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi.
The statement said the monarch was at the service’s Abuja office to renew his diplomatic passport. During the visit, he commended the leadership of the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reforms being implemented.
The Ooni expressed appreciation for policies aimed at strengthening migration management, border governance and service delivery within the immigration system. He said the reforms reflect a commitment to modernising the agency under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Officials say the Nigeria Immigration Service has introduced a number of reforms in recent months. These include passport digitalisation, improved border surveillance, and restructuring of migration processes to enhance efficiency and security.
Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government has pursued changes across the immigration sector. Reports show the service has made progress in passport automation, elimination of backlogs, and enhanced border controls.
The reforms also include the deployment of technology such as e-gates at international airports and systems to improve biometric data processing. These changes aim to streamline travel and strengthen national security.
Officials say the Nigeria Immigration Service will continue to implement reforms and monitor passport and migration processes to ensure efficiency and improved service delivery. Further updates from the Ministry of Interior and immigration authorities are expected as reforms expand.
