They said they would intensify intelligence sharing, joint surveillance and coordinated security operations, particularly around Nigeria’s borders and other points of entry, to identify and address potential threats to the electoral process.
The event was attended by the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap; the Director-General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi; and representatives of the leadership of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service.
Nandap, represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Visa and Residency, Franca Usiwoma Nwanneka, urged immigration officers to remain alert and ensure effective coordination of their activities before, during and after the elections.
She described the 2027 polls as an important national exercise that requires the collective commitment of institutions responsible for protecting Nigeria’s security and democratic institutions.
According to her, the Immigration Service has a strategic responsibility in the country’s security framework because of its role in border protection and migration management.
She warned that irregular migration, human trafficking, migrant smuggling and other cross-border criminal activities could create security challenges if not properly addressed.
The immigration chief also emphasised that no single security agency could independently manage the country's complex security challenges, making sustained cooperation and timely intelligence sharing necessary.
She directed zonal coordinators, state controllers and heads of formations to improve surveillance, intelligence gathering and operational readiness while maintaining close working relationships with other security agencies.
Nandap further warned immigration personnel against partisan conduct, stressing that officers must remain politically neutral and professional throughout the electoral period.
She said government resources and official positions must not be used to advance the interests of any political party or candidate, adding that officers must uphold the Constitution and the rule of law.
She also urged the Service to participate actively in the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), insisting that cooperation among security institutions should produce practical results.
In his remarks, the DSS Director-General, Ajayi, represented by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations and Intelligence, Patrick Ikenweiwe, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to working closely with the Immigration Service.
He identified border security and effective migration controls as important elements in protecting the 2027 electoral process against potential external threats.
Ajayi warned that weaknesses in border management could be exploited by individuals seeking to move across the country’s borders for activities capable of disrupting democratic processes.
He said the DSS would deepen collaboration with the NIS through intelligence exchange, joint threat assessments and coordinated security operations, particularly along land borders and at official entry points.
The DSS chief also stressed the need for effective supervision, accountability and professionalism among security personnel, urging officers to remain neutral and focused on their responsibilities.
The renewed commitment comes as preparations for the 2027 general elections continue, with security agencies expected to work together to protect the electoral environment and ensure that eligible Nigerians can participate in the democratic process without intimidation or disruption.
Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia
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