President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a directive to the Nigeria Immigration Service asking them to work relentlessly in safeguarding the borders of the country.
This was contained in a statement titled “President Buhari directs Immigration Service to tighten security around borders, urges security outfits to raise performance” released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
According to the statement, President Buhari charged security officers to collaborate with international security organizations in combating the influx of criminals into the country.
“As a security agency, I charge you to be relentless in carrying out your statutory duties of keeping our borders safe while you ensure that criminal elements don’t find Nigeria as a safe haven to hide and perpetrate their criminality”, the statement read in part.
“I urge you to actively collaborate with international security organisations like the INTERPOL, in safeguarding our borders. Remember that a safe border is a prerequisite for a safe nation.
“You must develop strong working relationships and ties with the international community and friendly nations as it relates to migration management; adopt and implement workable strategies from them while also sharing your best practices.
“Frontline workers and operators should remember that they are our windows to the world. They must show the best face of Nigeria at all times.” the statement concluded.
