NIS deploys technology against irregular migration
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed advanced technology and surveillance to combat irregular migration and migrant smuggling, reporting significant interceptions and reduced outbound irregular movements. The service attributes its success to border patrols, remote terrain monitoring, and public awareness campaigns under Comptroller General Kemi Nandap’s leadership, with plans to expand the e-Border Solution project in its second phase.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced Wednesday that it has enhanced border security through advanced technology and surveillance to curb irregular migration and migrant smuggling. Spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi stated that the service has recorded significant successes in detecting and preventing illegal cross-border movements, attributing progress to sustained patrols and surveillance mechanisms. Border officers have frequently intercepted irregular migrants attempting unauthorized entry or exit, often reuniting them with families or returning them to their countries of origin. The NIS’s Border Surveillance Architecture enables monitoring of remote and difficult terrains, identifying high-risk routes for strategic asset deployment. Akinlabi highlighted that while enforcement remains critical, irregular migration is a societal issue requiring collective action. He noted that public awareness campaigns, led by Comptroller General Kemi Nandap, aim to educate citizens on the dangers of irregular migration and foster bilateral relations. The NIS has completed the first phase of its e-Border Solution project, with the second phase set to further strengthen surveillance capabilities nationwide. Federal Government support has been instrumental in providing operational tools and resources, though challenges persist due to limited public understanding of migration risks. Technology, including remote monitoring, is now a key component of the service’s long-term border management strategy.
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