Immigration Service and DSS Enhance Security for 2027 Elections

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Department of State Services (DSS) are taking measures to strengthen border security and migration controls ahead of the 2027 general elections. They aim to prevent foreign interference and irregular migration that could undermine the electoral process.

This commitment was announced during the flag-off of the 2027 General Elections Sensitisation Programme at the NIS headquarters in Abuja. Key figures present included Comptroller-General of Immigration Kemi Nandap, represented by Deputy Comptroller-General Franca Usiwoma Nwanneka, and DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi.

Nandap emphasized the importance of vigilance and coordination among security agencies, warning that irregular migration and related crimes pose significant threats to national security. She urged immigration personnel to maintain political neutrality and professionalism, highlighting the need for effective intelligence sharing and collaboration among agencies to address complex security challenges.