NSCDC To Partner Immigration Service To Fight Irregular Migration, Trans Border Crimes
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Anambra State Command, is set to collaborate with Nigeria Immigration Service to stem the tide of illegal migration and human trafficking as it concerns their core mandate.
The State Commandant, NSCDC, Mr. Isidore Chikere made the declaration Friday, 29/7/2022, during a visit to Anambra State Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, as part of his tour to sister agencies in the State.
Mr. Chikere said the essence of his visit was to ensure sustainability and solidify the inter-agency cooperation and collaboration existing between the two agencies.
He noted that Immigration Service and the NSCDC have a history of close collaboration in the fight against irregular migration and other forms of trans-border crimes and expressed desire to further consolidate the ties.
While acknowledging the need for better cooperation in view of the security challenges affecting the country at the moment, Mr Chikere called for concerted effort of all security agencies for effective border security and management.
Mrs. Ngozi Odikpo, pcc, the State Comptroller of Immigration Service in her response, while welcoming the State NSDC Commandant to the State, wished him successful stay.
She promised the NSCDC state helsman of her unwavering support and cooperation to achieve the desired result .
Mrs. Odikpo equally used the opportunity to educate the State Commandant and his team on the enhanced electronic passport which makes an applicant not to require the services of third party to obtain passport.
The visit ended with a tour to passport processing office by the State Commandant.
