Tinubu Extends Correctional, Immigration Chiefs’ Tenures By 18 Months

Amarachi Ihesiulo

October 21, 2026
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Kemi Nandap President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has approved an 18-month extension of the tenures of the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, allowing both heads of agencies to remain in office beyond their previous retirement timelines.

Under the approval, Nwakuche’s tenure will now end on May 26, 2028, while Nandap is expected to conclude her service on June 30, 2028.

The extensions are intended to provide additional time for succession arrangements within the two agencies, ensuring a more orderly transition of leadership.

The decision affects two key institutions under the Federal Ministry of Interior, which play important roles in Nigeria’s internal security and border management framework.

The Nigerian Correctional Service is responsible for the custody, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates, as well as the management of custodial and non-custodial sentences in accordance with the law.

The agency has continued to face challenges involving prison congestion, infrastructure deficits, security within custodial centres and the need to strengthen rehabilitation programmes for offenders.

Continuity in leadership is therefore significant as the service works to improve custodial administration, enhance security and expand measures aimed at reducing overcrowding and supporting the reintegration of former inmates into society.

Similarly, the Nigeria Immigration Service is responsible for border control, migration management, passport administration and the enforcement of immigration laws.

The service plays a central role in efforts to strengthen border security, prevent irregular migration, combat human trafficking and improve the monitoring of movements into and out of the country.

Nigeria’s extensive land borders and evolving security concerns have increased the importance of effective immigration administration, modern surveillance systems and cooperation with other security agencies.

Nandap’s continued leadership is expected to provide administrative continuity as the service pursues its responsibilities in border management and immigration enforcement.

The decision to extend the tenures of both officials also gives the government additional time to manage leadership succession without an immediate change at the top of the agencies.

However, the extensions do not remove the need for sustained institutional reforms, adequate funding and effective accountability to improve service delivery.

The two agencies operate within a broader security framework that requires coordination among government institutions to address criminal activities, migration-related offences and other threats.

Tinubu’s approval comes as the Federal Government continues to focus on strengthening public institutions responsible for national security and internal administration.

The revised end dates mean both officials will remain in their respective positions until 2028, providing an extended period for leadership continuity and succession planning within the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service.

Amarachi Ihesiulo

Ihesiulo Grace Amarachi is a Nigerian journalist, writer and media professional serving as the Editor-in-Chief of TheTraffic.NG, a digital news platform covering national and international affairs. Her editorial interests span politics, business, aviation, health, technology, entertainment, sports and social development. She is committed to credible journalism, insightful reporting and compelling storytelling that informs public discourse and keeps readers abreast of important developments in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

Tinubu Extends Correctional, Immigration Chiefs’ Tenures By 18 Months

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