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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has tasked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on effective policing of porous Nigeria borders and improve capacity to deal with security threats.
The Oba gave the advice when the Comptroller, NIS , Edo State Command, Mr. Uba Waziri, led his Management team to the Palace in Benin .
The traditional ruler,also charged the leadership of the Nigerian Military to prioritize the welfare of their personnel, as a critical building block to reach a zenith and succeed in battle field.
“I am sure you know that our border is very porous, especially in Northern part of Nigeria. I wonder how the Immigration Service has been protecting our borders with the right equipment.
“The situation is almost like the Nigerian Army. In protecting our borders, it is very important to look after them (personnel); provide the facilities, the equipment, training and welfare for our Immigration officers because their job is not easy”, the Oba said.
He pledged the Palace support for management of the Service to discharge its duties and commended the Public Relations officer of the State Command, Kenneth Ake, for giving a good account of himself.
Earlier in his address, t Service, Waziri, said he came to pay respect to the Oba as tradition demanded and also thanked the Oba for the support his Kingdom has given the NIS , over the years.
Waziri solicited for Royal prayers and support during the visit.
Waziri was deployed to Edo State as the 25th Comptroller on February 23.
