The Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has commended the leadership and personnel of the Ministry’s agencies for their professionalism, dedication, and consistent delivery of improved services to Nigerians. Speaking at the conclusion of a three-day strategic engagement with heads of agencies and senior officials, the Minister described the Ministry of Interior as a closely knitted family united by a common goal of protecting Nigerians and strengthening national institutions. He expressed appreciation to officers across the Ministry and its agencies for their unwavering commitment to excellence and for maintaining high standards of service delivery.

The Minister noted that the past year recorded significant achievements across the Ministry’s agencies, including improvements in border management, faster emergency response services, and notable reforms in correctional administration. He emphasized, however, that success should not lead to complacency. In the same vein, the Honourable Minister signed the 2026 Performance Bonds with the heads of agencies, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to accountability, measurable results, and improved service delivery across all agencies under its supervision.

Highlighting specific areas of progress, the Minister praised the Nigerian Correctional Service for ongoing reforms and the positive recognition the administration has received for improvements in correctional facilities and rehabilitation programmes. He also commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for strengthening protection of critical national assets, as well as the Federal Fire Service for improving response times to emergencies. Similarly, he acknowledged the Nigerian Immigration Service for enhancing migration processes and strengthening border governance through technological innovations such as automated e-gate systems at airports.

The Minister stressed that his role focuses on policy formulation and strategic direction, while the heads of agencies remain responsible for day-to-day operational management. He expressed confidence in the leadership of the agencies and praised their professionalism and commitment. Looking ahead to 2026, the Minister urged agencies under the Ministry to remain focused and undistracted, particularly given the political activities expected during the year.

He charged the Nigerian Immigration Service to strengthen border control and enhance the capacity of officers to protect Nigeria’s borders effectively. He also called on the Federal Fire Service to continue improving emergency and rescue response systems to ensure that help reaches Nigerians quickly during crises. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps was tasked with intensifying efforts to safeguard critical national assets and infrastructure across the country, while the Nigerian Correctional Service was urged to deepen rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for inmates to ensure that correctional facilities truly serve their reformative purpose