The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved wide-ranging disciplinary measures against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for various offences.
This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Service Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI) Akinsola Akinlabi.
Akinlabi said the decision followed the review of recommendations from the board’s Disciplinary and General-Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which met on July 11, 2025.
According to him, the sanctions underscore the board’s resolve to enforce discipline, integrity, and accountability within the services under its supervision.
The board reviewed 31 cases, resulting in eight officers being dismissed for serious misconduct and violation of Service Regulations. Five others were compulsorily retired, eight were demoted by one rank, and five were issued written warning letters.
He added that the board also reviewed appeals by two previously dismissed officers, upholding their dismissal after finding no merit in their cases. However, one officer was reinstated following a successful appeal, while two others were exonerated of all charges.
In a related development, Akinlabi revealed that the Service dismissed two junior personnel found guilty of criminal conspiracy. Their offences, he said, involved stealing, illegal possession of firearms, and kidnapping.
“Their dismissals followed internal disciplinary proceedings concluded on April 14 and September 4, 2025, respectively,” he said.
Akinlabi said the disciplinary actions were implemented under the supervision of the CDCFIB Chairman and Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap.
He said the NIS remains committed to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards across all cadres. “The disciplinary actions will be implemented without fear or favour and in strict compliance with extant rules and regulations,” he assured.
This follows a statement in July by NIS CG Nandap, who said the service’s legal department was pursuing disciplinary action against officers found issuing green passports to foreign nationals.
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