ICPC, Immigration partner to tackle illegal migration through Borno borders

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Borno State Command, to combat corruption in travel document processing and curb the influx of undocumented migrants through the state’s porous borders.

Speaking to journalists after a sensitisation programme for immigration personnel in Maiduguri on Wednesday, the ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner overseeing Borno and Yobe states, Linus Gubbi, said the collaboration was aimed at strengthening national security through effective border management.

Gubbi explained that the partnership focuses on identifying areas within the immigration system that are vulnerable to corrupt practices, while also promoting accountability and transparency among personnel in the discharge of their duties.

“Like our topic entails, strengthening accountability and transparency in immigration management. Once personnel are enlightened on the proper conduct of their duties, it will help them, especially in the processing of documents for immigrants entering the country, and prevent them from compromising established procedures,” he said.