Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II named Okpravero Ufuoma, for allegedly asking for financial gratification from a traveller.
Gatekeepers News reports that NIS’s Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap disclosed this through a statement released by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Kenneth Udo on Thursday in Abuja.
The viral video which captured the officer’s misdeed was titled “This is how Immigration officers treat tourists in Nigeria”.
The CG expressed regrets over the officer’s misconduct, noting that the unprofessional conduct, captured in the viral video doesn’t reflect values and ethics of professionalism upheld by the NIS.
He said, “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.”
Nandap emphasised NIS’s commitment to identifying and removing corrupt elements within its ranks in line with its zero tolerance for corruption.
She further assured that the agency would continue to strive for excellence in service delivery, in alignment with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of Federal Government.
Nandap also revealed that electronic gates (e-gates) were being installed at all international airports to facilitate smoother travel for passengers and prevent incidents like this.
She urged the public to report any form of misconduct or corruption by its officers to appropriate authorities.
