Tinubu Confirms Adepoju Substansive Comptroller General of NIS

Paschal Emeka, Abuja / Posted 30 November 2023

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju as the third woman Comptroller General of Immigration Service.(CGIS )

She disclosed the development to staff of the NIS during the Comptroller General’s parade on Wednesday, adding that the date for decoration would soon be announced.

“You may also wish to know, that through the grace of God and by the benevolence of the present government, I have been confirmed as a substantive Comptroller General of Immigration,” a statement by the Public Relations Unit of the Service quoted her as saying.

Recall that Rose-Chinyere-Uzoma was the second female CGIS from 2010-2013 while Lady U. C. Nwizu was the first from 2000 – 2004.

As the most senior Deputy Comptroller General (DCG), Ms Adepoju was appointed the acting CG when the former acting CG, Isah Jere’s tenure expired on 29 May.

23 thoughts on “Tinubu Confirms Adepoju Substansive Comptroller General of NIS”

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *