The new Comptroller-General of Immigration, David Paradang, have promised to end illegal migration into the country.
Addressing journalists after his decoration in Abuja on Tuesday, the new CGI, who said he was surprised over his appointment, said he would ensure the proper security of the country's borders.
He said, "Our work has been cut out very clearly for us. The concern of the country now is in terms of insecurity. The service in conjunction with other security agencies will make sure our borders are very secure. We are going to make sure we get rid of people walking freely into the country without valid documents so that we can some peace."
He also promised to take the service to a more enviable height.
Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, while congratulating the new CG on his elevation, urged him to take all necessary steps to protect the borders.
He said, "Because of the insecurity in the country, it has become imperative that a pragmatic, disciplined, hardworking and committed thoroughbred Immigration officer be appointed to restructure and re-engineer the service, in order to deal effectively with contemporary immigration matters.
"I also expect you to rise up to the challenge posed by insurgents and militias across the country. Some of the nefarious activities in the country have been traced to illegal aliens."
The minister also announced the retirement of five Deputy Comptrollers-General, including the acting CGI, Rilwan Musa, Denen Akaa, F.T Mologe, Umar Sulaiman, and Kuso Khahil.
Before his appointment, Paradang served as the Assistant Comptroller-General, State Coordination at the service headquarters.
The Punch