Immigration boss, Isah Jere Idris, other officers conferred with national honours award. 

The Comptroller General of Immigration, Isah Jere Idris has been conferred with the National Honours Award of the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, at the International Conference Centre Abuja in Tuesday.

The honour is in recognition of his humane leadership style and dogged efforts at repositioning the Immigration Service as one of the best Migration Management and Border Security agencies in the world.

Amos Okpu, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Service Public Relations Officer (PRO) stated this in a release, a copy made available to our correspondent on Tuesday.

The Deputy Comptroller General in charge of Visa and Residency, Isiaka Abdulmumuni Haliru fdc  was also conferred with the award of the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by Mr. President in the investiture ceremony that was attended by very important personalities.

The ceremony was indeed a big one for the Immigration family as the duo of Martins Kure Abeshi and Muhammad Babandede, former Comptrollers General (retired), were awarded with the ranks of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) and Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) respectively.

Also decorated with the award of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) was Deputy Comptroller General Anthonia Ifeoma Opara (rtd).

The Management, Officers and Men of the Immigration Service, Monarchs News rejoice with the Comptroller General and the other Awardees of the Service for the honour bestowed on them and wish them sound health for more contributions to nation building.