Nandap claims that the officer’s actions, which were caught on camera and are making the rounds on social media, do not align with the standards of professionalism and values that the NIS upholds.
An Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI II) has been suspended by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for reportedly requesting money reward from a traveler.
This was disclosed by NIS Comptroller General Kemi Nandap in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja by Service Public Relations Officer Mr. Kenneth Udo.
Nandap claims that the officer’s actions, which were caught on camera and are making the rounds on social media, do not align with the standards of professionalism and values that the NIS upholds.
She condemned the alleged misconduct in the strongest terms, saying that it undermined the ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing service standards.
She, however, assured that the officer had been indefinitely suspended pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures, in accordance with the law and Public Service Rules.
She said NIS received a video currently circulating on social media titled “This is how immigration officers treat tourists in Nigeria,” showing one of its officers soliciting financial gratification from a traveller.
“This disgraceful act is not a representation of our commitment to hospitality, reception, and courtesy.
“As a result, the officer in question has been indefinitely suspended pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures,” she said.
The NIS boss reiterated the NIS’s commitment to identifying and removing corrupt elements within its ranks, in line with its zero-tolerance for corruption policy.
The comptroller general also assured that the NIS would continue to strive for excellence in service delivery, in alignment with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the Federal Government.
Nandap added that electronic gates (e-gates) were being installed at all international airports to facilitate smoother travel for passengers and prevent incidents like the one involving the suspended officer.
She urged the public to report any form of misconduct or corruption by its officers to the appropriate authorities. (NAN)