Caroline Adepoju, Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS, has announced the elevation of Adedotun Aridegbe, Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), to the position of Comptroller of Immigration.
The promotion information was sent via a letter from the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board
With Adedotun Aridegbe assuming the role of Comptroller of Immigration, there is an opportunity for the NIS to further enhance its public relations efforts. Aridegbe, having served as the Service Public Relations Officer, brings a wealth of experience in effectively communicating the objectives and achievements of the NIS to the public. This can contribute to building a positive image of the NIS and fostering transparency in its operations.
Adepoju said this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the NIS also promoted 4,851 other individuals who took part in the 2023 promotion procedure.
She stated that the promotion information was sent to her via a letter from the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board, dated August 4, and titled CDCFIB/S.33/VOLIV/75.
She explained that 18 Comptrollers of Immigration were promoted to the rank of Assistant Comptrollers-General of Immigration.
“51 Deputy Comptrollers were promoted to the rank of Comptrollers of Immigration; 43 Assistant Comptrollers of Immigration were also moved to the rank of Deputy Comptrollers of Immigration.
“520 Chief Superintendents of Immigration were elevated to the rank of Assistant Comptroller of Immigration; 634 Superintendents of Immigration got the rank of Chief Superintendents of Immigration,” she said.
The recent promotions within the Nigerian Immigration Service, particularly the elevation of Adedotun Aridegbe to the position of Comptroller of Immigration, underscore the organization’s commitment to recognizing and nurturing talent. As these individuals take on new responsibilities, it is an exciting time for the NIS, marked by enhanced morale, improved public relations, and the prospect of furthering the professionalism and efficiency of the service. The promotions are not only a celebration of past achievements but also a confident step forward into a future of continued excellence within the Nigerian Immigration Service.
