There's urgent need to rebrand Nigeria Immigration service for structural responsibilities- Sociologist
Prof. Adebusuyi Adeniran, a Professor of Migration and Development Sociology, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has called for urgent need to rebrand Nigeria immigration service (NIS)for true structure and responsibilities. Adeniran stated this during the 407th Inaugural Lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, at Odududwa Hall, on Tuesday, in Ile-Ife. The theme was:"Migralusion: A Mix-Transnational Theory of 'Japa' Culture". Adeniran explained that among the urgent reforms needed is to enhance the functionality of the NIS as the flagship body for border security and migration management in the country. According to him, immigration’ data management represents just an aspect of NIS and this department should take charge of border security, emigration, policy projection and implementation, advisory service among its others statutory responsibilities. He noted that Immigration should not responsible for issuance of passport but to controlling i...