A new immigration policy document titled, “Immigration Regulations 2017” was on Monday unveiled by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, to check the entry of terrorists and other trans-border criminals into the country.
James said that the new Immigration Regulations, 2017 which will be launched by the Interior Minister, Abdulrahman Dambazzau, is a vital document that will give legal backing to the implementation of the Immigration Act, 2015.
Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazzau, noted that the introduction of the new cards was in line with international best practices and in pursuit of the federal government policy to keep record of movement of international passengers coming into Nigeria.
Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, has called on religious and political leaders in the country to refrain from making inciting statements and giving religious connotation to the crisis between herdsmen and farmers in Southern Kaduna.
The Federal Government has declared Monday, December 12, 2016 as public holiday to mark the Eid-El Maulud celebration. Eid-el Maulud is an Islamic celebration to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammed.
