7.3.2026
Nigeria’s Minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has tasked agencies under the ministry to actively deliver on its 2026/2027 operational targets.
The agencies include the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), and Federal Fire Service (FFS).
Others are the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services (CDCFIB) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Mr Tunji-Ojo made the charge on Saturday in Abuja during the closing ceremony of the ministry’s three-day sectoral retreat.
The minister commended the services for their dedication, focus and tremendous contribution to the success of the retreat.
He also signed a 2026 performance bond with the service heads as proof of commitment to fulfillment of mandates after a performance review by the agencies.
He noted that to whom much was given much was expected, as President Bola Tinubu had invested his trust in them, so there was no room to betray the trust.
“You have signed a contract with me and you must try your best to ensure you keep to your side of the contract.
“To whom much is given much is expected. President Bola Tinubu has invested his trust in you so you are not to betray the trust but give him a reason to know he has made the best decision,” he said.
The minister charged the NIS to pay more attention to border control, and the FFS emergency and rescue services.
He added that the NSCDC must ensure the protection of critical national assets to reduce economic terrorism.
He also charged the NCoS to ensure inmates were transformed, and rehabilitated to become better individuals with good living conditions.
“To you the NIMC, ensure the registration of more Nigerians.
“Let us be more energised and understand that we are creating a legacy that is not mission impossible; we must give Nigerians the country they deserve as it is not a choice but an obligation,” he emphasised. NAN