Ooni's Diplomatic Passport Renewal: Acknowledging Tinubu's Immigration Reforms

On Wednesday, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), visited the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja to renew his diplomatic passport. The distinguished royal was warmly received by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, accompanied by members of the service’s management team. The visit was highlighted in a statement released on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, from the NIS headquarters in Abuja. According to the statement, the Ooni’s visit reflects his commitment to fostering engagement with national institutions. The document acknowledged his appreciation for ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing migration management and border governance. During the visit, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi praised the leadership and transformative initiatives undertaken under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. He commended the efforts of the Honourable Minister of Interior, and others team.

The recognition from the Ooni underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to upgrading and modernizing the Nigeria Immigration Service through institutional reforms. Recent months have seen significant advancements within the service, including digitization of passport operations, enhanced border surveillance, and a restructured migration management process, all spearheaded by the Ministry of Interior.

Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi’s visit to the NIS headquarters highlights his engagement with impactful governance measures that aim to foster efficiency within national frameworks. The event also served as an opportunity to strengthen ties between traditional leadership and governmental agencies in pursuit of broader developmental goals. Photo credit: Instagram- Ooni of Ile Ife