President Bola Tinubu has appointed Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service effective from March 1, 2024.
In a statement by Special Adviser to the President Ajuri Ngelale, DCG Nandap takes over from Mrs. Caroline Adepoju, whose term in office expires on 29TH February, 2024.
Who is Kemi Nanna Nandap?
Early life:
The 58-year-old Kemi Nanna Nandap was born on June 333, 1966, in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Her life’s Journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication to public service and her commitment to upholding the integrity and security of her country’s borders.
From her humble beginnings to her exemplary rise to the pinnacle of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nanadap’s career has been marked by professionalism, integrity, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Academic Background
Kemi Nnadap holds a degree in Biochemistry from the prestigious University of Ilorin, a feat which was believed to have laid a sordid foundation for her illustrious career in law enforcement and border security.
Thus, it can be affirmed that her academic grit equipped her chosen field and prepared her for the challenges she would face in her career.
Career Trajectory
Her career in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) spans several decades and is characterized by exemplary leadership and dedicated service to her country.
Following her successful performance in a promotion exercise conducted for senior officers in December 2021, Nandap was among the 24 Comptroller General of Immigration, her stellar performance and leadership qualities did not go unnoticed, and she quickly rose through the ranks to assume key leadership positions within the service.
Progressively, in 2022, Kemi Nandap assumed office as the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Command in Lagos, where she made significant strides in combating human trafficking and enhancing security at the airport. Under her leadership, the command intercepted illegal firearms and arrested individuals involved in illicit activities, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining law and order at Nigeria’s busiest airport.
Before her appointment at the Lagos International Airport Command, Nandap served as Comptroller in charge of Plateau State Command, where she left a lasting impact on infrastructural and human capital development.
Her leadership skills and dedication to excellence were evident in her efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of immigration services in the region of immigration
