{"id":110290,"date":"2024-08-08T11:11:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T10:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bodexng.com\/?p=110290"},"modified":"2024-08-08T11:11:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T10:11:42","slug":"immigration-suspends-officer-for-soliciting-money-from-traveller-at-lagos-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bodexng.com\/2024\/08\/immigration-suspends-officer-for-soliciting-money-from-traveller-at-lagos-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration suspends officer for soliciting money from traveller at Lagos airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended Okpravero Ufuoma, an assistant superintendent of immigration II (ASI II), for soliciting money from a traveller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/X_Dailly\/status\/1821256453086478587\">A video <\/a>with the caption: \u2018This is how immigration officers treat tourists in Nigeria\u2019, has been making the round on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the clip, the officer was seen asking for money from a traveller at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement on Wednesday, Kemi Nandap, NIS comptroller general, said the officer\u2019s conduct does not reflect the values and ethics of the NIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She condemned the alleged misconduct in the strongest terms, saying it undermined ongoing reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She added that the officer has been suspended indefinitely pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis disgraceful act is not a representation of our commitment to hospitality, reception, and courtesy,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe public is reminded that electronic gates (e-gates) are being installed at all of the country\u2019s international airports to facilitate smoother travel for all passengers, particularly Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAmong other benefits, this measure aims to prevent incidents like the one involving OKPRAVERO C. UFUOMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a result, the officer in question has been indefinitely suspended pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures, which are in accordance with the law and Public Service Rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe NIS reiterates its commitment to identifying and removing corrupt elements within its ranks, in line with our Zero-Tolerance for Corruption policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe assure the public that the NIS will continue to strive for excellence in service delivery, in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of this administration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bodexng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-5-426x600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bodexng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-5-426x600.png 426w, https:\/\/bodexng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-5-213x300.png 213w, https:\/\/bodexng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-5.png 663w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended Okpravero Ufuoma, an assistant superintendent of immigration II (ASI II), for soliciting money from a traveller. 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