By Our Correspondent
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to open the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Command and Control Centre at the Service’s headquarters in Abuja.
Ahead of the event, security has been heightened in the area from early Tuesday, and passport processing services have been temporarily halted.
Nigerians with scheduled biometric appointments have been advised to return on another date due to the unavailability of NIS officials.
Operations of nearby banks on the premises have also been suspended, with security forces monitoring access closeld
The new Command and Control Centre is equipped with advanced surveillance technologies to track passenger movements at all international airports across the nation.
This facility will connect to Nigeria’s international airports, enabling authorities to track and restrict entry for individuals deemed a threat or of interest.
The Centre, along with the electronic gates already functioning at key airports like Murtala Muhammed in Lagos, Nnamdi Azikiwe in Abuja, and others, represents an effort by the government to streamline border operations and air travel across the country.
Last week, the Interior Minister, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed that 14 individuals flagged as security concerns were successfully blocked from entering Nigeria.
These developments mark a step forward in border management strategies aimed at combating terrorism and cross-border crime through technological advancements and administrative reforms.
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