Nigeria Immigration Service Ensures Border Security Amid Ebola

The Nigeria Immigration Service, represented by spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi, stated that Nigeria's borders are not porous and that all individuals entering the country must present proper documentation, including international health certificates. This assurance comes amid rising concerns over the Ebola outbreak originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and affecting Uganda.

The outbreak was first flagged on May 5, 2026, with the World Health Organization declaring it a public health emergency on May 17, 2026. The DRC outbreak has resulted in nearly 90 deaths and has a case fatality rate ranging from 30% to 50%.

Akinlabi highlighted that the Nigerian government has invested in technology and integrated border management systems to enhance surveillance and monitor border security effectively. As of now, Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed cases of the Ebola virus disease associated with the current outbreak, and health protocols at airports have been intensified for passengers arriving from high-risk regions.