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    The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has successfully prevented 14 internationally flagged individuals from entering the country, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to strengthen national security.

    This achievement was made possible through the Advanced Passenger Information (API) system, recently launched by the NIS.

    Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced this development on Friday during the unveiling of the NIS Career Progression and Training Policy Framework (CPTF) and Gender Mainstreaming Policy at the Service’s headquarters in Abuja.

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    The minister commended Comptroller General of Immigration Service Kemi Nandap for leading the service to greater heights.

    “The state must always be ahead of criminals to avoid anarchy,” Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized. He noted that weeks ago, these individuals would have entered Nigeria undetected, but the API system allows for pre-profiling and record checks, ensuring the country’s safety.

    The CPTF and Gender Mainstreaming Policy aim to enhance career development, e-learning, and gender mainstreaming within the NIS. Sponsored by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) under the Modernizing Nigeria Immigration Service (MoNIS) project, these initiatives demonstrate the NIS’s commitment to modernization and effectiveness.

    CGIS Kemi Nandap highlighted the significance of the two policy documents, stating that they address efficient personnel management, training, and retraining. The CPTF will guide training activities and career progression, while the NIS Gender Policy promotes gender mainstreaming, creating an inclusive environment for excellent service delivery.

    The NIS has developed 55 courses to fill skill gaps in operations, and work is underway to integrate these courses into the NIS Learning Management System, donated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

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