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Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to partnering with faith-based organisations, including the Catholic Church, to promote peace, security, unity and national development.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the NIMC Act 2026 into law, strengthening data protection, digital identity, secure data sharing and electronic trust, while improving access to identity services and supporting Nigeria's digital economy.

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Earlier today, I attended the Joint Meeting of the Body of Attorneys General and the General Council of the Bar, hosted by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).

This engagement, which seeks to strengthen the rule of law and balance public order with constitutional guarantees, brought together Commissioners for Justice and Attorneys General from various states.

In my address, I highlighted the decongestion of correctional facilities, the administration and documentation of foreign nationals, and the standardisation of statutory marriages as areas where intergovernmental collaboration can be improved upon.

The Ministry of Interior remains fully committed to working closely with the Body of Attorneys General and all justice sector stakeholders to deliver meaningful and lasting reforms.

In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, this engagement sought to build bridges of understanding, resolve jurisdictional frictions, and promote intergovernmental harmony for the benefit of all Nigerians.

The Ministry of Interior remains fully committed to promoting a modernised, secure, and collaborative governance framework that upholds the rule of law and protects the rights, dignity, and safety of every citizen.

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Following our productive meeting in Abuja with the Polish delegation led by His Excellency Krzysztof Gawkowski, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, I was in Warsaw, Poland for high-level discussions with my counterpart, the Minister of Interior of the Republic of Poland, His Excellency Marcin Kierwiński.

Our meetings focused on advancing strategic collaboration in internal security and civil protection. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to enhancing border security through improved border management, intelligence sharing, and the fight against transnational crime.

We also agreed to strengthen fire and rescue services by exchanging expertise, training, and best practices to bolster our emergency response capabilities. In addition, we committed to building resilience in civil defence and critical asset protection to safeguard key national infrastructure and public facilities.

A major outcome of the visit is the agreement to establish a Technical Working Group that will develop a comprehensive cooperation framework, identify priority areas of partnership, set implementation timelines, and propose mechanisms for sustained collaboration.
We also underscored the importance of correctional reforms and human rights, ensuring that our cooperation is guided by international standards and the rule of law.

I was accompanied on this strategic visit by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani; the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap; Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi; Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel; and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche.

In line with the renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, this partnership demonstrates our determination to adopt global best practices that will ultimately deliver better security and safety for Nigerians.

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CDCFIB ANNOUNCES NEXT STAGE OF 2024/2025 RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

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The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with corporate organizations to drive economic growth, innovation and service delivery, while commending Honeywell Group’s contributions to Nigeria’s development.

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Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says immigration reforms have boosted transparency, security and efficiency by digitising expatriate quota and residence permit processes. He noted the reforms have reduced fraud, cut costs, improved verification and service delivery.

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Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says the NCoS investigative panel report will be implemented, not shelved. He pledged reforms, stronger accountability, improved inmate rehabilitation, and enhanced correctional facilities nationwide.

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As the Minister of Interior, I joined key stakeholders in Lagos today for a critical high-level emergency preparedness meeting convened on the directive of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

The meeting led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, brought together the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), other health authorities, security agencies, and emergency response officials to review Nigeria’s readiness and strengthen preventive measures against the Ebola virus disease.

While there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, we are not leaving anything to chance.

At the Ministry of Interior, our focus remains firm on border control and robust screening at all points of entry; airports, seaports, and land borders. We are enhancing monitoring and surveillance protocols using available technology and structured decision-making mechanisms to prevent the virus from entering the country.

As government, we will continue to work seamlessly as a team with state governments, the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, and all relevant agencies to ensure this threat does not rear its ugly head in our dear nation.

Together, drawing lessons from our successful containment of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, we are confident that Nigeria will once again rise to the challenge and protect our country.

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The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, urged staff during the Ministry's Innovation Challenge Award Ceremony and JUC Week to turn innovative ideas into practical solutions, stressing that innovation, teamwork, and professionalism are vital to national growth and reform

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Reforms that changed the narrative.
Resilience that stayed the course.
Results Nigerians can see.

Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Ministry of Interior is redefining service, security, and national progress.

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Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo hosted Poland’s Deputy PM Krzysztof Gawkowski in Abuja, where both nations reaffirmed commitment to stronger diplomatic, economic and security cooperation, focusing on technology, cybersecurity and investment.

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The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo speaking at the ICSC reaffirmed the FG’s commitment to reforms that will improve efficiency, strengthen internal security, reduce bureaucracy, and deliver better results through innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

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Every nation arrives at a defining moment when the decisions made in rooms of power begin to echo across generations. For Nigeria, today may well be one of those moments.

At the Federal Ministry of Education on Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure, it became clear that this country is no longer simply talking about reform; it is building the architecture for it.

It was an honour to join other distinguished leaders, including the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; UNICEF representatives, scholars, and envoys at the invitation of our host, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.

In my remarks, I congratulated His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his exceptional ability to identify and deploy talent where it is most needed. Moving a seasoned professional like Dr. Alausa from the Ministry of Health to Education is proving to be a masterstroke for generational transformation.

What I witnessed today is far more than a presentation; it is a fundamental shift. The Ministry of Education is migrating from a fragmented analogue system to an automated, data-driven, and efficient model.

This initiative will enable us to ask the right questions and deliver precise solutions on critical issues such as out-of-school children, targeted resource allocation, and measurable outcomes.

Data is the bridge between what is and what ought to be. From our experience at the Ministry of Interior, we have seen its transformative power. In 2023, we faced a high rate of recidivism in our Correctional Centres. Through robust data systems, skill-set audits, entrepreneurship training, and strategic rehabilitation programmes, we have recorded significant reductions and are working relentlessly towards our target of zero recidivism.

The same data foundation will strengthen education, enhance citizenship integrity, improve human capital development, and support national security. This is how Nigeria will successfully transition from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy. Quality education remains the foundation for producing world-class professionals and driving socio-economic development.

I congratulate Dr. Tunji Alausa and the entire Federal Ministry of Education team for this bold and timely reform. You have done this not only for the Ministry but for the future of our dear nation.

In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, we remain partners in delivering lasting impact.

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Today, I received a delegation from the Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria at my office. The delegation was led by Mr. Tim Smith, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., and included Ms. Pamela Hack, Country Consular Coordinator, and Ms. Jane Jensen, Consular Chief.

The roundtable discussion focused on strategies to consolidate the long-standing relationship between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United States of America. Deliberations also explored modalities for deepening bilateral collaboration across key areas of mutual interest, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to a strong strategic partnership.