ABUJA — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has concluded a two-week capacity-building programme for personnel of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Command, Abuja, as part of a new training initiative for airport formations across the country.
The Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement posted on the NIS X handle on Sunday.
The training, held from July 28 to August 7, 2026, at the Shehu Shagari Conference Hall, NIS Headquarters, Abuja, was designed to strengthen operational efficiency, professionalism, ethical conduct and service delivery among immigration personnel at the nation’s airports.
The programme was themed, “Repositioning NIS Airport Operations for Professional Excellence, Ethical Conduct and Enhanced Service Delivery.”
According to the statement, participants received practical training in passenger profiling, visa and entry verification, passenger and crew clearance, queue management, the Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), e-Gates, apron operations, hostmanship, ethical conduct and anti-corruption practices.
The initiative was introduced by the Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, in response to the changing demands of modern airport operations, increasing passenger traffic and the growing deployment of technology in border management.
The Service said the training was intended to equip personnel with the knowledge and skills required to respond effectively to emerging challenges in airport operations.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to continuously improving its airport operations through professional capacity development, innovation, accountability and adherence to global best practices, tailored towards effective Border Security and enhancing international travelers experience,” the statement said.
The NIS said the Abuja airport training was the first in a series expected to be extended to other airport formations across the country.
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