The federal government through the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has appointed Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration, Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola as the acting Comptroller General of Immigration.

The Board in a letter dated May 26, 2023 and signed by its Secretary, Ja’afaru Ahmed, on Monday in Abuja, said the appointment takes effect from Tuesday 30th May 2023.

It reads: “I write to convey the approval of the Chairman of the Board for you to cover duties of the Office of the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS) as the most senior Deputy Comptroller General (DCG).