The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has named its newly inaugurated Command and Control Centre in honor of President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant milestone in the country’s security and technological development.
At the official unveiling of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, the Controller General of NIS, Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, highlighted the importance of the facility.
expressed deep pride in the occasion, calling it a pivotal moment in both the NIS’s history and Nigeria’s broader efforts to enhance national security and digital infrastructure.
“It is both an honor and a privilege to stand before you today as we celebrate a key moment in the advancement of Nigeria’s immigration services and its national security framework,” Mrs. Nandap said during her address.
She emphasized that BATTIC is not just a physical structure, but a comprehensive leap toward modernizing the nation’s immigration system.
According to Mrs. Nandap, the centre will play a crucial role in the country’s efforts to secure borders, manage migration, and uphold national security. “This state-of-the-art facility represents a bold step forward in the modernization of Nigeria’s immigration infrastructure and a significant tool in safeguarding the nation,” she added.
Mrs. Nandap also commended President Tinubu for his unwavering support and reforms within the NIS, noting that the Centre had already achieved certification by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and integrated with the International Air Transport Association (IATA
She praised key figures, including the National Security Adviser, the Ministers of Interior, Aviation, and Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for their pivotal roles in the project’s successful realization.
The Immigration Chief underscored the strategic importance of BATTIC, explaining that it would ensure the integrity and accountability of individuals entering the country.
The complex houses several essential components critical to Nigeria’s security and migration management, including: Command-and-Control Centre for Regular Migration, the NIS Data Centre and Visa Approval Centre, the Interior Data Centre,
The Passport Personalization Centre, the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) Centre, and the 0.5KW Solar Farm.
With these facilities in place, the NIS is positioned to streamline immigration processes, enhance border security, and further Nigeria’s digital transformation in the area of national security.
she further added: “Each of these components has been meticulously designed to meet international standards, ensuring that Nigeria not only catches up with global trends but becomes a leader in the management of migration data.
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“With BATTIC, we are setting a new benchmark in the use of technology to protect our borders and enhance national security.
“At the heart of BATTIC’s mission is its ability to manage and analyze varying levels of data efficiently, using state-of-the-art technology.
“Allow me to highlight some of the key functions and capabilities of this remarkable facility,
“Advanced Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) Analysis.
“This enables us to assess the risk levels of passengers even before they arrive in Nigeria or depart from their country of origin.
“Identification of Suspicious Travel Patterns: By analyzing travel data, we can detect anomalies that may indicate potential security threats.
“The complex will support real-time video surveillance to monitor unmanned border areas across the federation, ensuring a constant watch on border activities.
“Integrated Communication Platform: BATTIC will facilitate seamless communication across all levels—from Border Patrol Units to Border Control Posts, State Commands, the Service Headquarters, and the Ministry of Interior.
“Cross-Referencing with National and International Watchlists: Data will be cross-checked against various national and global security databases, including INTERPOL, to ensure no security threats slip through the cracks.
“In essence, BATTIC will serve as the central hub for our digital infrastructure, dramatically enhancing our surveillance capabilities, streamlining migration management, and strengthening our national security framework.”
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