Tinubu Approves 18-Month Tenure Extension for Correctional Service, Immigration Service Chiefs

Tinubu Approves 18-Month Tenure Extension for Correctional Service, Immigration Service Chiefs

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap.

Following the approval, Nwakuche will remain in office until May 26, 2028, while Nandap’s tenure will end on June 30, 2028.

The approval followed a recommendation by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to address a succession gap in both services and give their respective boards sufficient time to appoint successors.

President Tinubu commended the two service chiefs for the reforms recorded under their leadership and charged them to sustain and build on the achievements.

Nwakuche was nominated by President Tinubu as Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service in December 2024, and his appointment was confirmed by the Senate in March 2025.

Similarly, Nandap was nominated as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service on February 21, 2024, and her appointment was confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 2024.

The tenure extensions are expected to ensure continuity in the leadership of both services while providing time for the appointment of their successors.

Tinubu Approves 18-Month Tenure Extension for Correctional Service, Immigration Service Chiefs