The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has intensified efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, protect sensitive information and safeguard its digital infrastructure through improved security practices and inter-agency collaboration.
The commitment was highlighted at the 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar organised by the Service’s ICT and Cybersecurity Directorate at its headquarters in Abuja.
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The seminar, held on Thursday, October 29, brought together experts and stakeholders to promote cybersecurity awareness, encourage responsible digital practices and strengthen the protection of the Service’s digital infrastructure.
In her address, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General, Finance and Accounts, DCG SB Daura, emphasised the importance of cybersecurity to national security and effective border management.
She described cybersecurity as a collective responsibility and urged officers to remain vigilant, comply with established security protocols and promptly report suspected cyber threats.
The Comptroller-General also stressed the need for continuous capacity development, institutional collaboration and proactive measures to address emerging cybersecurity challenges.
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The seminar featured technical presentations by resource persons from the Department of State Services (DSS), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
The presentations addressed inter-agency collaboration in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, combating cybercrime through law enforcement and international cooperation, data protection and privacy, as well as cybersecurity awareness and human risk management in the digital workplace.
A plenary session facilitated by Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) further examined strategies for securing critical systems through institutional collaboration.
The session also provided participants with an opportunity to share experiences and explore practical approaches to strengthening the Service’s cybersecurity framework.
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The seminar underscored the Nigeria Immigration Service’s commitment to building a cyber-resilient institution through continuous training, technology upgrades, inter-agency cooperation and adherence to global best practices.
The initiative is expected to strengthen the protection of the Service’s digital assets and sensitive information while supporting its core responsibilities of border security and migration management.