Officer in Immigration Suspended Due to Alleged Bribery

Okpravero Ufuoma, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II (ASI II), has been suspended by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for reportedly requesting cash gain from a traveler.

Kenneth Udo, a spokesman for the Service, stated in a statement that the officer’s actions, which were caught on camera and are making the rounds on social media, do not align with the standards of professionalism and ethics that the NIS upholds.

The viral video with the title, “This is how immigration officers treat tourists in Nigeria,” was sent to the Service, according to Udo.

Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller General of Immigration, likewise strongly denounced the purported misbehavior, stating that it compromised the current changes intended to improve service standards.

But she gave the public assurance that the officer has been placed on indefinite leave pending the resolution of disciplinary actions, in compliance with the law and Public Service Rules.

Nandap emphasized that the officer’s behavior is shameful and does not reflect the service’s dedication to politeness, greeting, and hospitality.