2027 Elections: Immigration Service, DSS Move to Block Foreign Interference, Irregular Migration
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Department of State Services (DSS) have vowed to strengthen border security and tighten migration controls to prevent foreigners and
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Department of State Services (DSS) have pledged to bolster border security and tighten migration controls in preparation for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, aimed at preventing foreigners and irregular migrants from interfering with the electoral process. At the flag-off of the 2027 General Elections Sensitisation Programme held at the headquarters of the NIS in Abuja, the NIS Commissioner-General, Kemi Nandap, emphasized the critical nature of the upcoming elections and the need for collective vigilance from all security institutions.
She highlighted that the NIS plays a pivotal role in border security and migration management, making it essential for the agency to remain vigilant and coordinate effectively before, during, and after the elections. The DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Ajayi, also underscored the agency's commitment to working closely with the NIS to safeguard Nigeria’s borders and migration control system throughout the electoral period.
Both agencies emphasized the importance of intelligence sharing, joint surveillance, and coordinated security operations to thwart foreign interference and maintain a peaceful electoral environment, warning against any involvement of security personnel in partisan activities or the promotion of political interests.
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