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Nigeria Immigration Service

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is responsible for the regulation and control of the movement of people into and out of Nigeria. It is tasked with ensuring that immigration laws and regulations are enforced in accordance with the country’s statutes. Here is a profile of the NIS:

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Overview

Mandate and Functions

  1. Issuance of Travel Documents:
    • Passports (standard and official)
    • Visas and other related travel documents
  2. Border Management:
    • Surveillance and patrolling of borders
    • Prevention of illegal entry and exit of persons
  3. Enforcement of Immigration Laws:
    • Arrest and deportation of illegal immigrants
    • Investigation and prosecution of immigration-related offenses
  4. Migration Management:
    • Monitoring and regulating the stay of non-Nigerians in the country
    • Processing and issuance of residence permits
  5. Facilitation of International Travel:
    • Ensuring smooth and efficient processing at international airports and other points of entry

Structure

The NIS operates under the Ministry of Interior and is structured into various directorates, each overseeing specific functions. Some of the key directorates include:

  • Passport Directorate: Handles the issuance and renewal of Nigerian passports.
  • Visa Directorate: Manages visa issuance to foreigners intending to visit Nigeria.
  • Border Patrol Directorate: Oversees the security and management of Nigeria’s borders.
  • Investigation and Compliance Directorate: Focuses on enforcement, compliance, and investigations related to immigration offenses.

Key Initiatives and Programs

  • E-Passport System: Introduction of electronic passports with enhanced security features.
  • Mid-Range Border Surveillance System (MSS): Deployment of advanced surveillance technology to monitor border activities.
  • Nigeria Visa Policy (NVP) 2020: Aimed at improving the ease of doing business and attracting investors by simplifying visa procedures.

Challenges

The NIS faces several challenges, including:

  • Porous Borders: Nigeria’s extensive and largely unguarded borders make it difficult to control illegal immigration.
  • Resource Constraints: Limited resources and funding affect the operational efficiency of the service.
  • Corruption: Instances of corruption and bribery among officials, which undermine the integrity of immigration processes.
  • Security Issues: The ongoing insurgency and terrorism in parts of the country pose additional challenges for border security.

Contact Information

Address: Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters,
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Expressway,
Sauka, Abuja, Nigeria.
Website: www.immigration.gov.ng

NIGERIA IMMIGRATION COMMANDS AND PASSPORT OFFICES NATIONWIDE:

Lagos State:

Ogun State:

  • Ogun State Command, Abeokuta
  • Sango Ota Passport Office

Oyo State:

  • Oyo State Command, Ibadan
  • Ibadan Passport Office

Ondo State:

  • Ondo State Command, Akure
  • Akure Passport Office
  • Ile Oluji Passport Office

Ekiti State:

  • Ekiti State Command, Ado-Ekiti
  • Ado-Ekiti Passport Office

Osun State:

  • Osun State Command, Osogbo
  • Osogbo Passport Office

Abia State:

  • Abia State Command, Umuahia
  • Umuahia Passport Office

Anambra State:

  • Anambra State Command, Awka
  • Awka Passport Office

Ebonyi State:

  • Ebonyi State Command, Abakaliki
  • Abakaliki Passport Office

Enugu State:

  • Enugu State Command, Enugu
  • Enugu Passport Office

Imo State:

  • Imo State Command, Owerri
  • Owerri Passport Office

Akwa Ibom State:

  • Akwa Ibom State Command, Uyo
  • Uyo Passport Office

Bayelsa State:

  • Bayelsa State Command, Yenagoa
  • Yenagoa Passport Office

Cross River State:

  • Cross River State Command, Calabar
  • Calabar Passport Office

Delta State:

  • Delta State Command, Asaba
  • Asaba Passport Office
  • Warri Passport Office

Edo State:

  • Edo State Command, Benin City
  • Benin City Passport Office

Rivers State:

  • Rivers State Command, Port Harcourt
  • Port Harcourt Passport Office

Benue State:

  • Benue State Command, Makurdi
  • Makurdi Passport Office

FCT (Federal Capital Territory):

  • FCT Command, Abuja
  • Abuja Passport Office

Kogi State:

  • Kogi State Command, Lokoja
  • Lokoja Passport Office

Kwara State:

  • Kwara State Command, Ilorin
  • Ilorin Passport Office
  • Offa Passport Office

Nasarawa State:

  • Nasarawa State Command, Lafia
  • Lafia Passport Office

Niger State:

  • Niger State Command, Minna
  • Minna Passport Office

Plateau State:

  • Plateau State Command, Jos
  • Jos Passport Office

Adamawa State:

  • Adamawa State Command, Yola
  • Yola Passport Office

Bauchi State:

  • Bauchi State Command, Bauchi
  • Bauchi Passport Office

Borno State:

  • Borno State Command, Maiduguri
  • Maiduguri Passport Office

Gombe State:

  • Gombe State Command, Gombe
  • Gombe Passport Office

Taraba State:

  • Taraba State Command, Jalingo
  • Jalingo Passport Office

Yobe State:

  • Yobe State Command, Damaturu
  • Damaturu Passport Office

Jigawa State:

  • Jigawa State Command, Dutse
  • Dutse Passport Office

Kaduna State:

  • Kaduna State Command, Kaduna
  • Kaduna Passport Office

Kano State:

  • Kano State Command, Kano
  • Kano Passport Office

Katsina State:

  • Katsina State Command, Katsina
  • Katsina Passport Office

Kebbi State:

  • Kebbi State Command, Birnin Kebbi
  • Birnin Kebbi Passport Office

Sokoto State:

  • Sokoto State Command, Sokoto
  • Sokoto Passport Office

Zamfara State:

  • Zamfara State Command, Gusau
  • Gusau Passport Office

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