NIS Suspends Officer For Bribe In Viral Video

The NIS has suspended an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II, Okpravero C. Ufuoma caught soliciting for bribe from tourist in a viral video.

Condemning his misconduct in the strongest terms, the paramilitary agency claimed that his action undermined its ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing service standards.

NIS, in a statement by the Controller General of Immigration Service (CGIS), Kemi N. Nandap, made available to newsmen in Abuja, reiterated its commitment to identify and remove corrupt elements within its ranks, in line with its zero-tolerance for corruption policy.

Titled; “Re: This is how Immigration officer treat tourists in Nigeria”; the statement read: “The NIS has received a video currently circulating on social media in which one of its officers is seen soliciting financial gratification from a traveler.”

“We wish to inform the public that the conduct of the officer, identified as Okpravero C. Ufuoma, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI 2) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, does not reflect the values and ethics of professionalism upheld by the NIS.

“The NIS condemns this misconduct in the strongest terms, as it undermines the ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing our service standards. This disgraceful act is not representative of our commitment to hospitality, reception, and courtesy.

“The public is reminded that electronic gates (e-gates) are being installed at all of the country’s international airports to facilitate smoother travel for all passengers, particularly Nigerians. Among other benefits, this measure aims to prevent incidents like the one involving Okpravero C. Ufuoma.

“As a result, the officer in question has been indefinitely suspended pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures, which are in accordance with the law and Public Service Rules. The NIS reiterates its commitment to identifying and removing corrupt elements within its ranks, in line with our zero-tolerance for corruption policy.

“We assure the public that the NIS will continue to strive for excellence in service delivery, in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of this administration,” the paramilitary agency assured.