Osun: Immigration service seeks collaboration with NCoS to combat illegal migration

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Osun Command has asked for stronger collaboration from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in combating the challenges of illegal migration and maintenance of law and order. 

ASC Joel Oyedokun, NCoS, Osun
Command Public Relations Officer
Nigerian made this known in a statement on Thursday.

Oyedokun said Mrs Modupe Bayeroju, NIS Osun Comptroller made the appeal during her visit to the Osun Controller of Corrections, Mr Olalekan Oluwadele in Osogbo on Tuesday.

He said the NIS boss appreciated the NCoS for always supporting the command with intelligence for efficient operation.

"She emphasised the importance of collaboration among security agencies to address the challenges of crime particularly illegal migration and maintenance of law and order. 

"She noted that an integrated approach would ensure a more secure environment for the people of Osun State. 

"She highlighted how digitalised Nigerian Passport has gone, vis-a-vis fast paced passport administration and swift collection," he said.

He said Bayeroju also added that the NIS new E-visas, simplifies application process, reduces paper works and processing time, enhance security through biometric data and background checks, whereby improving border control and management. 

"She expressed her readiness to partner with the Nigerian Correctional Service to enhance the security of the custodial centres in the state whenever the need arises," he said.

He said in his response, the Osun Controller of Corrections, Oluwadele welcomed the NIS comptroller and her entourage, appreciating the initiative to foster cooperation. 

He reiterated the commitment of the NCoS to continue to work closely with the Nigeria Immigration Service and other sister agencies in the state.

He emphasised the need for intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and capacity building to enhance security operations across the state. 

He stressed the importance of synergy with other sister agencies towards safe and secured custodial centres across the state.

The controller noted that, NCoS and NIS, belong to the same Ministry of Interior, hence the need for the continued support and synergy to achieve the set objectives
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