The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has concluded a three-day Top Management Workshop in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with support from the European Union. The workshop, held from September 27th to 30th, 2026, at Zuma Rock Resort in Niger State, aimed to review the 2019-2023 National Border Management Strategy (NBMS). This review is in preparation for the next policy cycle, 2027-2031. The workshop provided a strategic platform for NIS Top Management and partners to review progress and exchange perspectives.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, stressed the need for the next strategy to be anchored on credible migration data, effective implementation mechanisms, and sustained inter-agency collaboration. She noted that the review must provide a clear and actionable framework capable of responding to emerging border management and security challenges. The framework should also position Nigeria to provide leadership in integrated Border Management across Africa. Nandap's remarks underscored the importance of a robust border management strategy in addressing current security challenges.
The workshop featured strategic discussions, technical sessions, group presentations, and consolidation of review outcomes. An NIS Executive Management Endorsement Session was held to review and endorse key recommendations, prioritize interventions, consider financing options, and validate the proposed strategic direction. The engagement provided a comprehensive approach to reviewing the current strategy and developing a new one. Participants worked together to identify key priorities and challenges in border management.
The review of the NBMS is crucial in strengthening Nigeria's Border Management framework. The current strategy, which was implemented from 2019 to 2023, has been evaluated to identify areas of success and challenges. The new strategy, 2027-2031, aims to address emerging border management and security challenges. The NIS, in collaboration with its partners, is committed to implementing a comprehensive and effective border management strategy.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has expressed its commitment to sustained collaboration and continuous improvement in border management. The NIS, IOM, and European Union have demonstrated their commitment to working together to strengthen Nigeria's border management. The workshop has provided a platform for stakeholders to engage and discuss key issues in border management. The outcome of the workshop will inform the development of the new border management strategy.
The Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, released a press statement on October 1, 2026, highlighting the key outcomes of the workshop. The statement emphasized the importance of the review exercise in preparing for the next policy cycle. The NIS has demonstrated its commitment to transparency and accountability in its operations. The press release provided stakeholders with an update on the progress of the review exercise.
The new border management strategy, 2027-2031, is expected to provide a clear and actionable framework for addressing emerging border management and security challenges. The strategy will be anchored on credible migration data, effective implementation mechanisms, and sustained inter-agency collaboration. The NIS, in collaboration with its partners, will work to implement the new strategy and strengthen Nigeria's border management framework.
Key points
- Nigeria Immigration Service concludes a three-day workshop to review border management strategy and set agenda for 2027-2031.
- The new strategy aims to address emerging border management and security challenges.
- The NIS, IOM, and European Union have demonstrated their commitment to working together to strengthen Nigeria's border management.
