The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended Okpravero Ufuoma, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI II), for allegedly soliciting a bribe from a traveler.
This announcement was made by NIS’s Comptroller General, Mrs. Kemi Nandap, through a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr. Kenneth Udo, on Thursday in Abuja.
Nandap stated that the officer’s conduct, which was captured in a video circulating on social media, does not align with the values and professional ethics upheld by the NIS. She condemned the alleged misconduct, emphasizing that it undermines the ongoing reforms aimed at improving service standards.
She assured that the officer has been indefinitely suspended pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures in accordance with the law and Public Service Rules.
The NIS received a video titled “This is how Immigration officers treat tourists in Nigeria,” showing one of its officers soliciting a bribe from a traveler.
“This disgraceful act does not represent our commitment to hospitality, reception, and courtesy. As a result, the officer in question has been indefinitely suspended pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures,” Nandap stated.
The Comptroller General reiterated the NIS’s commitment to identifying and removing corrupt elements within its ranks, in line with its zero-tolerance policy for corruption. She also assured that the NIS would continue striving for excellence in service delivery, in alignment with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the Federal Government.
Nandap added that electronic gates (e-gates) are 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 NIS officers to the appropriate authorities.
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