The Presidency has confirmed the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, effective from March 1, 2024. She will succeed Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose term in office expires on February 29, 2024.
Nandap is the third woman to head the NIS, following Rose Chinyere Uzoma (2010-2013) and Adepoju (2020-2024). She brings with her a wealth of experience and achievements from her previous roles within the NIS.
Who is Kemi Nanna Nandap?
Kemi Nanna Nandap was born on June 3, 1966, in Zaria, Kaduna State. She attended the University of Ilorin, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She was married to the late Emmanuel Nanpah Nandap, a retired Lt. Col. who concluded his service in 1999.
She joined the NIS in 1990 as an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration. Since then, she has risen through the ranks and held various positions across different Commands.
What are some of her achievements in the NIS?
Nandap has a remarkable service record that showcases her leadership and professionalism in the NIS. Some of her notable achievements include:
- In 2021, she was among the 24 Comptrollers elevated to Assistant Comptroller General, in recognition of their exceptional performances during a promotion exercise.
- In 2022, she took charge as the Comptroller at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) Command, Lagos, succeeding CIS Abdullahi Dalhatu. Her tenure witnessed significant accomplishments, notably a decisive crackdown on human trafficking through the Lagos International Airport. Additionally, her commitment to security was underscored by the interception of a pistol and bullets, resulting in the arrest of a US-based Nigerian attempting to smuggle them into the country.
- Before her crucial role at the Lagos International Airport, Nandap made a lasting impact as the Comptroller in charge of the Plateau State Command, where she focused on both infrastructural and human capital development.
- She also assumed the role of Deputy Comptroller-General, overseeing the Migration Directorate of the NIS, where she was responsible for managing the migration policies and operations of the service.
