Joseph Inokotong, Abuja
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has successfully deployed Migration Information Data Analysis System (MIDAS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
MIDAS is an IT-based Border Management Information System (BMIS) that collects, processes, stores and analyses migrant information in real time across the border network, and provides a strong statistical base for security, migration policy and planning.
The installation, which was commissioned by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregesola, is a product of collaborative effort of NIS, the Danish government and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
Speaking on the occasion, the minister maintained that the project has serious implications for the security of Nigeria especially in the light of the country’s quest to have a comprehensive record of all migrants within its shores.
In a statement, DCI Sunday James, Service Public Relations Officer said earlier at the event, “the Comptroller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede stated that MIDAS as border security tool will equally check all recorded entry and exit against INTERPOL alerts lists.
“MIDAS installation has already been deployed at 14 land borders and two seaports. With this recent deployment, the service is targeting four more international airports across the country.”