Minna – Niger State Government has expressed preparedness to check the influx of ‘irregular immigrants’ due to its attendant security challenges by partnering with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to secure the vast porous international borderlines across the state.
Governor Abubakar Bello stated this when he played host to Mrs. Amadih Honby, the state’s new Comptroller of Immigrations, in his office in Minna.
Governor Bello expressed worry over reports of influx of irregular immigrants into the country and therefore called on the NIS to ensure water-tight security at the numerous international borders to check further influx.
“Let me first of all commend you for the good job you are doing, especially in the state and the country at large. You have a very wide border to manage, starting from Gundu, Babana and our borders with Kebbi and Zamfara states, which makes it easy gateway to Niger Republic.
“We have lots of entry and exit points into Niger State, which allows people to access the state through so many routes”,,Governor Bello said as he assured the NIS of his administration’s support to all relevant security agencies and Federal Government agencies in the state.
“I have received reports on the influx of irregular immigrants into Niger and most of them coming from Niger Republic. We must find sustainable solutions to this uncontrolled migration problem. I assure you of our continuous support for you to function very well.”
Governor Bello therefore appealed to NIS to intensify surveillance of the state’s porous border areas to check irregular migration into and out of Niger state.
The idea of securing our borders would go a long way in addressing most of the security challenges bedeviling the country, Niger State in particular, Bello said, adding that appraising the security situation in the state will halt irregular migration by citizens of other countries that share borders with the state.
Mrs. Honby had earlier informed the governor that she assumed office on February 6 and commended the state government for its commitments and support so far towards ensuring that the agency functions well.
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