Inter-ministerial collaboration: the Interior Minister praises the Aviation Minister on Coherence

Inter-ministerial collaboration: the Interior Minister praises the Aviation Minister on Coherence

The Federal Government has announced important progress in the national safety of borders and in the facilitation of travel through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The collaboration is to significantly strengthen Nigeria’s ability to manage its boundaries, identify high -risk people and simplify the entry for legitimate travelers.

The announcement was made during the meeting on the implementation and application of the immigration protocols that took place at the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in Abuja.

The Minister of the Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo expressed a profound appreciation for the constant support of the Ministry of Aviation, in particular in the implementation and implementation of the advanced passenger information system (API). He said that this cutting -edge technology has played a role in improving the control of the borders that led to numerous people on the list of interpol red notices intercepted and delivered to international authorities in the Nigerian entry points, a result accredited to the joint efforts of both ministries.

“This level of success in our national security architecture was made possible only because of our unity of purpose and the shared vision pursuant to the renewed agenda of the hope of Mr. President,” the Ministry of Aviation was not only a partner, but a pillar in these efforts “, said the minister.

Speaking to a briefing with the joint press, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo underlined the meaning of the occasion as a milestone in interministerial collaboration. “What we are doing here today is a further testimony of the determination of this government to encourage cooperation between key ministries with superimposed mandates,” he said.

The minister said that by building the success of the bees, the federal authority of the airports of Nigeria (Faan) supported the installation of e-gate in the main airports including Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. These e-gate are now operational, further improving the efficiency and safety of the passenger movement.

He also explained that the collaboration also gave rise to the next innovation: an automated e-visa system and digital landing and output cards, replacing the obsolete paper modules that would make travelers who arrive in Nigeria complete these digital cards online before boarding. This initiative, coordinated with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), represents a great step forward in the modernization of Nigeria travel protocols.

“This is not just practicality, it is a question of guaranteeing our boundaries without compromising our hospitality,” the minister observed. “With over 230 million brilliant people, Nigeria has to drive in technology and innovation,” said the minister.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo has explained that the E-Visa system will guarantee a centralized and seamless process for visa visa applications, supported by improved cross-country controls and integration with global criminal databases such as Interpol. This initiative will remove the bureaucratic bottlenecks and eliminate the need for intermediaries, allowing travelers to apply and receive visa in a transparent and efficient way.

He said he would guarantee regular implementation. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the NCAA have agreed to establish a joint technical team to develop protocols and supervise the operational launch of these new solutions. In addition, digital landing and output cards will be provided free of charge to all foreign travelers, strictly for security and management of national data.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo said that this inter-ministerial synergy is a brilliant example of governance that gives priority to collaboration with respect to rivalry. “We are witnessing a new era in which the ministries do not work in isolation, but in harmony for a purpose: protecting the sovereignty of Nigeria while welcoming the world.”

The minister said that both the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development have reiterated their shared commitment in ensuring that travelers experience the best of what the country has to offer: safety, innovation and unparalleled hospitality of the Nigerian people.

For its part, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barr. Festus Keyamo, he reiterated his commitment to collaborate with the Ministry of the Interior. He recognized the long -standing synergy between the two ministries, observing that this was the first time that this collaboration was presented publicly, stating that both ministries engaged in different meetings behind closed doors to face long -standing bureaucratic challenges.

“We agreed to work tirelessly and seamlessly on this new initiative,” Barr. Keyamo stressed. “All agencies involved are fully aligned and engaged in the correct implementation of this important program.”

The formal introduction of the new e-visa system, an aerodynamic and technology-based platform is designed to improve safety, promote tourism and activities and simplify the entry procedures for visitors to Nigeria.