The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has suspended an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II, ASI II, following allegations of soliciting bribes from a traveler.
NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap, disclosed this in a statement released by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Thursday in Abuja.
Nandap stated that the officer’s behavior, which was captured in a video circulating on social media, is a clear violation of the professional standards and ethical values upheld by the NIS.
She strongly condemned the alleged misconduct, emphasizing that it undermines the ongoing efforts to improve service quality within the agency.
Nandap assured the public that the officer has been indefinitely suspended while disciplinary procedures are carried out in accordance with the law and Public Service Rules.
She further noted that the NIS is aware of the video titled “This is how immigration officers treat tourists in Nigeria,” which shows the officer in question soliciting a bribe from a traveler.
“This disgraceful act is not a representation of our commitment to hospitality, reception, and courtesy.
“As a result, the officer in question has been indefinitely suspended pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures,” she said.
The NIS boss reiterated the NIS’s commitment to identifying and removing corrupt elements within its ranks, in line with its zero-tolerance for corruption policy.
The comptroller general also assured that the NIS would continue to strive for excellence in service delivery, in alignment with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the Federal Government.
Nandap added that electronic gates (e-gates) were being installed at all international airports to facilitate smoother travel for passengers and prevent incidents like the one involving the suspended officer.
She urged the public to report any form of misconduct or corruption by its officers to the appropriate authorities.
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