Nigeria has finally been granted access to Interpol database. The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede who disclosed this at the August edition of Lunch Time Reform Seminar organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) on Thursday in Abuja, said criminals would no longer have easy access to the country as NIS has gotten access to Interpol database information.
NAN quoted him as saying that having access to the interpol database information was an opportunity for NIS to track and prevent any criminal wanted globally from entering or doing business in Nigeria.
The comptroller general also spoke on activities of cyber criminals and advised Nigerians to desist from patronizing fake recruitment sites as the Service was not recruiting.
”This notice became necessary due to the increasing activities of fraudsters that have remained unrepentant.
“After several arrests and arraignment they continue to open fake recruitment sites through which they defraud unsuspecting citizens of their money,” he said.
Ibrahim Arabi, Director-General, BPSR, noted that NIS have implemented most of the recommendations by BPSR which has translated into an improvement in the quality of service delivered by the organization.
Arabi noted that the essence of the seminar was to share experiences, expose participants to internationally accepted best practices and equip each other to be better placed in driving reforms in various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
