The Federal Government has appointed Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration, Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola as the acting Comptroller General of Immigration.
The appointment was done through the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board.
A letter dated May 26, 2023, signed by the Secretary of the board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, a copy obtained by THE PORTWAY on Monday in Abuja, said the appointment takes effect from Tuesday 30th May 2023.
The statement reads: “I write to convey the approval of the Chairman of the Board for you to cover duties of the Office of the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) as the most senior Deputy Comptroller General (DCG).
“You are enjoined to bring to bear your wealth of experience on the job as well as Consolidate on the ongoing transformation of the Service.”
The former Comptroller-General Isah Jere’s extended tenure expired on the 29th of May, 2023.
