Tinubu appoints Wura-ola Adepoju as new comptroller-general of immigration

In less than 24 Hours after his Inauguration President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola, Deputy Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service as the interim Comptroller General of Immigration.

According to a letter signed by the Secretary, Board of Nigeria Immigration Service, Ja’afaru Ahmed, the appointment will become effective on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

The letter conveyed the approval of the Chairman of the Board for Wura-Ola to assume the duties of the Office of the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), as the most senior Deputy Comptroller General (DCG).

The letter further encouraged her to utilize her wealth of experience and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Service.

The appointment of Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola follows the expiration of the extended tenure of former Comptroller-General Isah Jere on May 29, 2023.

As the new acting Comptroller General of Immigration, Wura-Ola will assume the responsibility of leading the Nigeria Immigration Service and guiding its operations.

She is also expected to clear the mess at the passport section of the immigration where Nigerians groan and suffer before they could procure new passports or even renew expired ones.

The statement of her appointment reads: “I write to convey the approval of the Chairman of the Board for you to cover duties of the Office of the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) as the most senior Deputy Comptroller General (DCG).

“You are enjoined to bring to bear your wealth of experience on the job as well as Consolidate on the ongoing transformation of the Service.”