Following expiration of extension of stay in office by Idris Isah as Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Government through the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, has appointed Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration, Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola as acting Comptroller General of Immigration.
In a letter dated May 26, 2023, signed by the Secretary of the board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, and made available to The Guardian Monday, contains that the appointment take effect Tuesday 30th May, 2023.
Part of the letter reads, “I write to convey approval of the Chairman of the Board for you to cover duties of the Office of the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) as the most senior Deputy Comptroller General (DCG).
“You are enjoined to bring to bear your wealth of experience on the job as well as Consolidate on the ongoing transformation of the Service.”