The Kano State Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Ahmad Muhammad Wada, Esq., received the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kano Command, Tahir Ahmad Lawan, on a formal courtesy visit.
The meeting, held on the 4th of February 2026, was convened to fortify institutional collaboration in the pursuit of transparent and efficient public service delivery for the nation.
In his opening remarks, Comptroller Tahir Ahmad Lawan articulated the primary objective of the engagement: to identify and solidify key areas of partnership with the ICPC. He elaborated that the NIS has undertaken significant modernisation initiatives to enhance its operational effectiveness.
These innovations include the strategic deployment of technology to bolster border security, the installation of automated border control gates, and the streamlined Diaspora Passport Initiative, which simplifies renewal procedures for Nigerians abroad.
Speaking further, Comptroller Lawan emphasised that these technological advancements serve a dual purpose: to facilitate seamless service delivery and to identify and monitor corruption-prone activities within the service systematically. He affirmed the NIS’s steadfast commitment to partnering with the Commission, aiming to harmonise strategic objectives, ensure strict ethical and legal compliance, and thereby enhance both organisational efficiency and public trust.
The Comptroller also commended the diligent work of the NIS’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), noting its vital role in fostering internal accountability and integrity. This internal mechanism, he suggested, provides a strong foundation for productive external collaboration with the ICPC.
In response, Resident Commissioner Ahmad Muhammad Wada extended a warm welcome to the Comptroller and his delegation. He underscored the critical importance of inter-agency cooperation, particularly in corruption prevention, a central pillar of the ICPC’s mandate.
Commissioner Wada detailed how the Commission’s prevention activities, through systematic study and review of institutional processes, have successfully identified and dismantled vulnerabilities in numerous public sector organisations.
By blocking these corruption-prone linkages, the ICPC paves the way for more robust, effective, and transparent service delivery mechanisms. The Commissioner’s explanation highlighted the proactive and systemic approach the Commission brings to such partnerships, moving beyond mere enforcement to institutional strengthening.
Concluding the dialogue, Commissioner Wada assured the NIS Kano Command of the ICPC’s full support in its anti-corruption endeavours. As a tangible gesture of this commitment, he presented educational and information materials from the Commission to the Comptroller.
The visit culminated in a symbolic exchange, with Comptroller Lawan presenting an appreciation plaque to the ICPC Kano office, thereby marking a mutual commitment to a fortified alliance against corruption and for the enhancement of national service integrity.
The visit came to a close with a symbolic exchange of IEC materials on both sides.
