President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju as the substantive Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), The Nation has learnt.

Adepoju broke the news of her confirmation to the staff of the NIS during the Comptroller General’s Parade on Wednesday, November 29.

She told officers and personnel present at the parade that the date for her decoration would be announced in due course.

She was quoted to have said: “You may also wish to know, that through the grace of God and by the benevolence of the present government, I have been confirmed as a substantive Comptroller General of Immigration.”

As the most senior Deputy Comptroller General (DCG), Mrs Adepoju was appointed the acting CG on May 29, 2023, following the retirement of CG, Isah Idris Jere from the Service.

Meanwhile, Adepoju further announced at the Parade that some members of the top management team who took part in a promotion exam have been elevated to the ranks of Deputy Comptrollers General.

She added that the date of their decoration would be made known as soon as possible.

Adepoju also called on officers to observe a minute of silence in honour of members of the service who died some weeks ago in the line of duty while on their way back to the Headquarters from a trip to Kano. She enjoined them to pray that the Almighty God rest their souls in peace.

The CGI announced that the parade was dedicated to the memory of our fallen colleagues and assured that NIS would continue to support the bereaved families.

She said an Endowment Fund is being created by the Service for the upkeep of the families of the deceased. (The Nation)