NIS, journalists partner to tackle trafficking, illegal migration in Ogun

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Ogun State and the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have committed to enhancing cooperation to combat human trafficking, irregular migration, and border crimes. This pledge was made during a visit by NIS officials to the NUJ headquarters in Abeokuta.

Ganiyu Olubunmi, Comptroller of Immigration for the Ogun State Command, emphasized the importance of media in reaching the public for effective service delivery. He described the NIS and media as "twin partners in progress," stating that the agency cannot fulfill its mandates without the media's role as a channel for communication.

Olubunmi highlighted the NIS's ongoing efforts to raise awareness against irregular migration, human trafficking, and trans-border crimes, noting that such initiatives require robust media support.

Meanwhile, Comrade Yetunde Fatungase, Chairman of the NUJ Correspondents Chapel, praised the NIS for its role in border security and migration regulation. She called for structured channels for information sharing between the NIS and journalists, reaffirming the chapel's commitment to ethical journalism and fact-checking.