The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recently held a grand valedictory session in Abuja to honour four senior officers who retired after 35 years of service. The retirees, comprising three Deputy Comptrollers-General and an Assistant Comptroller-General, were celebrated for their meritorious, patriotic, and exemplary service to the nation. The ceremony brought together top management officials, senior officers, family members, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the careers and contributions of the retiring officers.
The four officers honoured were Deputy Comptroller-General, Planning, Research and Statistics, Dauda Bagari; Deputy Comptroller-General, ICT and Cybersecurity, Augustina Obianime; Deputy Comptroller-General, Border Management, Rano Sabo; and Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of the Migration Directorate, Azuka Halliday. Their retirement marks the departure of a generation of senior officers who played roles in the administration and transformation of the country’s immigration and border-management system.
Representing the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, at the event, Deputy Comptroller-General, Visa and Residency, Franca Nwanneka, commended the retirees for their leadership, dedication, and contributions to the development and transformation of the Immigration Service. Nwanneka conveyed the appreciation of the Service to the four officers, describing their careers as a significant chapter in the institutional history of the NIS.
The ceremony was marked by tributes and emotional moments as colleagues, relatives, and associates reflected on the retirees’ decades of service to the country. The Service described the occasion as a celebration not only of retirement but also of excellence, institutional legacy, and selfless service. The valedictory session was a befitting recognition of the officers’ sacrifices and contributions.
With a combined 35 years of service each, the four officers exit the NIS after serving in key areas including planning and research, information and communications technology, cybersecurity, border management, and migration administration. Their experience and expertise will be missed, but their legacy continues to inspire current and future generations of NIS officers.
The NIS said the valedictory session was a celebration of the officers’ transition into post-service life. Colleagues and loved ones gathered to bid them farewell and celebrate their new chapter. The Service wished them a fulfilling retirement and success in their future endeavours, while praying for a peaceful and rewarding post-service life.
The retirement of the four senior officers marks the end of an era, but their contributions to the NIS will not be forgotten. Their dedication and service have left a lasting impact on the institution, and their legacy will continue to inspire and guide future generations of officers. The NIS will continue to build on the foundation laid by these experienced and committed officers.
Key points
- The Nigeria Immigration Service honoured four senior officers for 35 years of meritorious service.
- The retirees served in key areas including planning, research, ICT, cybersecurity, border management, and migration administration.
- The valedictory ceremony celebrated the officers’ excellence, institutional legacy, and selfless service.
