The federal government through the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board appointed Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration, Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola as the acting Comptroller General of Immigration.
A letter dated May 26, 2023, signed by the Secretary of the board, Ja’afaru Ahmed, a copy obtained in Abuja, said the appointment take effect from Tuesday 30th May, 2023.
The development come as the former Immigration boss Isah Jere retired from the Service.
The statement reads: “I write to to convey 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.”
