Mohammed-Babandede-NIS
Immigration boss
Nigeria
Mohammed-Babandede-NIS
Immigration boss
Nigeria Immigration Closes Borders, Unveils Situation
Room
Further to the Presidential Election taking place on the 16th
February, 2019, the Honourable Minister of Interior has directed
the closure of all Nigeria Land Borders with effect from 12.00 noon
of Friday 15th February to 12.00 noon of Sunday 17th February,
2019.
This is to restrict movements across the borders during the
election days.
The public is to take note and ensure compliance.
SIGNED
MUHAMMAD BABANDEDE, MFR
COMPTROLLER-GENERAL
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
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Meanwhile, the Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI),
Muhammad Babandede (MFR) has unveiled the NIS Election Monitoring
and Security Situation Room at the Service Headquarters, Abuja as
part of efforts to contribute to the peaceful conduct of the 2019
elections and the strengthening of the nation’s nascent
democracy.
Speaking at the occasion, the CGI noted that the Situation Room
shall function 24 hours and be opened to receive situation
reports/complaints of all events concerning the election from all
parts of the country.
CGI Babandede also reiterates his advice that non-Nigerians MUST
NOT participate in the elections.
Members of the public who have useful information about
foreigners’ participations /complaints related to the NIS on the
conduct of the election are advised to use any of the following
numbers to contact the NIS Election monitoring and situation Room.
The numbers include: 08053789496, 08093363797, 08067989523 and
09028007451
Signed
DCI Sunday James pcc
Public Relations Officer
For: Comptroller General of Immigration