Retired NIS ACG, Fagbamigbe admonishes officers to shun unethical practices
By Suleiman Shehu
Retired Assistant Comproller – General ( ACG) of the Nigerian Immigration Service ( NIS) ,Mr Sunday Fagbamigbe on Saturday admonished officers to shun unethical practices.
Fagbamigbe gave the advice during a pulling – out ceremony organised in his honour by the NIS, Oyo State Command in Ibadan, for serving NIS for over 30 years resiliently.
The retired NIS Assistant Comptroller-General hailed from Ekiti and joined the service in 1993 as Superindent of Immigration.
He rose to the post of ACG before his retirement and has headed several formations such as Igangan Border Patrol, Iseyin Border Patrol, Saki Border Patrol, Oyo Area Office among others.
Fagbamigbe said if the service personnel shun unethical practices, applicants would also do the same and remain prudent in their dealings with the service.
” I plead with officers to stay away from bribery, racketeering and other sharp practices,” he said.
In her remarks,the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service ( CGIS), Mrs Kemi Nandap, who was represented by ACG Sunny Ogbeche, in -charge of Air Border Management,Service headquarters,described Fagbamigbe as an excellent officer.
Nandap said that Fagbamigbe would not be forgotten by the service due to his dedication, hardwork and discipline.
“Please do not forget NIS , we still need your expertise ,” she said.
The Controller in – Charge of Zone F Headquarters,Mr Samuel Agba, described the retired officer as an highly skilled officer worthy of emulation .
Agba further said that Fagbamigbe was a non – tribalised officer who enjoyed working with other officers irrespective of background
“He was once in- charge of border management and I was privileged to work with him , he is highly discipline.,” he said.
The NIS Comptroller, Ekiti Command, Mr Joseph Dada, described Fagbamigbe as a down – to -earth personalty and approachable.
“As my former boss in border management at service headquarters, he treated me like a friend, never relegated me for once,” Dada said.
In his contribution, a member of the family ,the Elemo Uro of Emure, Ekiti , Mr Tayo Fagbamigbe described the celebrant as humble who was always willing in assisting family members and others generally.
