NEWS FLASH: Tinubu appoints Acting CG for Correctional Service

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Nigerian Correctional Service’s Acting Controller-General.

According to a statement released by Ja’afaru Ahmed, the secretary of the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Board, on Friday, his appointment comes after Haliru Nababa, the incumbent CG’s term ended.

On February 18, 2021, former President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Nababa.

Mr. Ndidi’s appointment will take effect on December 15, 2024, according to source.

Ahmed stated: “The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has graciously approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service following the expiration of the tenure of Haliru Nababa.

“His appointment takes effect from December 15, 2024.

“Nwakuche, born on November 26, 1966, hails from Oguta in Imo State.

“Until his appointment, he was the Deputy Controller-General in charge of the Training and Staff Development Directorate.

“He is a fellow of the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies and holds the national honour of Member of the Federal Republic.

“The President further enjoined him to bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new capacity”, he added.

Earlier: President Tinubu launches Innovative Migration Management Complex

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) was formally opened at the Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

This was disclosed by the Nigeria Immigration Service via its official X account.

The tweet states that it is ”a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance Migration Management, Border Governance and National Security”.

The tweet added: “The Complex is a first-of-its-kind complex center in Africa that comprises of four different technological centers which is part of the administration’s drive to modernize digital innovation in transforming key Security Agencies.

“The Command and Control Centre managed the API and Passenger Name Record (PNR) and the newly installed e-gates at the 5 international airports in the country.

“This centre will collate data from airlines and other transportation providers for storage, management and analysis to identify passengers with high risk to national security and report same immediately to relevant authorities.

“Nigeria Immigration Service Data Center – which is the central repository of data related to the activities of the Service will collate every data arising services exchange with the public and store them for easy reference to guide in planning and decision making.

“The ECOWAS Biometric Card Production Centre- which is established for the production of standard and secured Biometric Cards for all ECOWAS citizens.

“This helps in preventing counterfeiting and frauds that are capable of endangering National Security”, it added.

Interior Data Centre

The source claims that the Interior Data Center (IDC) will use cutting-edge technologies including sensors, drones, and CCTV to enable real-time border activity surveillance.

According to reports, this center would be used to coordinate response teams and communications in order to quickly resolve any border security breaches.

The four technology-based centers will work together to support Nigeria’s national security and ensure efficient migration management by fulfilling different but connected tasks.

“These Four (4) technology-based Centres are distinct but play interrelated roles that are tailored towards effective and efficient Migration management, Border Governance and, ultimately, National Security”, the tweet added.

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