#EndSARS: Nigeria Immigration Service commissions reconstructed complex of the Enugu command
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has commissioned the reconstructed Complex of the Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service which was burnt during the #EndSARS protest.
This is according to a statement released by the commission on Friday in Abuja.
The Minister of interior who represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the commissioning on Thursday charged Officers and Men of the Command to emplace high maintenance culture, serene work environment and transparent service delivery to ensure that people who come to the Complex for any service get treated decently.
While describing the Complex as one of the massive structures of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), he noted that commissioning of the Complex was part of government’s commitment by providing conducive workplace environment for the workforce in order to ensure and enhanced productivity.
The President thanked the government and good people of Enugu State and some illustrious individuals in the State who assisted in the reconstruction of the Building which was razed during the 2020 #EndSARS protests which was hijacked by hoodlums.
In his remarks, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who was represented by the deputy Governor, Hon. Cecilia Ezeilo appreciated the Minister of Interior for coming to commission the Complex describing the gesture as a demonstration of strong commitment and leadership of the Buhari-led administration.
Governor Ugwuanyi, expressed appreciation to the reform efforts of the Comptroller General of Immigration adding that the Service has continued to discharge its duties in the State beautifully.
Speaking earlier, the Comptroller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede, stated that the commissioning was in fulfillment of a promise of his tenure which was to build and commission at least two new Command Office buildings yearly.
“The commissioning of the Enugu Command Complex brings the total number of Command Complexes already built and delivered to eleven (11) in fulfillment of the promise.”
The occasion was attended by dignitaries which include representative of the State traditional Council led by His Royal Majesty Igwe (Barrister) Julius Nnaji, the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Rt. Rev.Valentine Callistus Onaga, the State Director of State Services, Corps Commander FRSC, Enugu Sector Command, Joseph Udoaba, State Commissioner of Police represented by DCP Garba Ahmed, the Army Garrison Commander in the State Brigadier. General. Chris Ataki, the Sariki Hausa in Enugu, Abubakar Yusuf Sambo and representatives of other military and security agencies.
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