The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap, has praised retired Deputy Comptroller General Afolayan Ayeni for his impactful service. Speaking through the Assistant Comptroller General in charge of Works and Logistics Directorate, ACG Samson Agada, Nandap described Ayeni's contributions as exemplary and impactful. The commendation was delivered during a valedictory session held in honour of Ayeni, who recently retired after decades of service. Colleagues and subordinates lauded Ayeni for his dedication, leadership, and mentorship during his tenure. His career spanned key administrative and operational roles within the NIS, with particular recognition for his work in logistics and personnel management. Tributes highlighted his calm demeanor and commitment to institutional values.
Retirement tributes like Ayeni's are routine, but the emphasis on 'impactful' service stands out in an agency often criticised for inefficiency. The praise from CGIS Nandap, even by proxy, suggests Ayeni's departure leaves a rare administrative footprint. For Nigerians who interact with the NIS, the real measure is whether such competence can be replicated across the system. Institutional memory like Ayeni's rarely gets celebrated until it's gone.
