By Emmanuel Uffot
The Nigeria Immigration Service, Akwa Ibom State Command has welcomed a new State Comptroller, in the person of CIS Jummai Damisa-Babson, pcc.
CIS Jumai Damisa-Babson took over from ACG Francisca Dakat as the 22nd Comptroller of Immigration Service, Akwa Ibom State. The official handing over and taking over formalities took place on Wednesday, January 10, 2023 at the State Command Headquarters, Uyo.
CIS Damisa-Babson holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Abuja and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language from the University of Maidugri .
She is an indigene of Borno State, and was appointed into the Service in the year 1989 and was a member of the 24th Superintendent Basic Course and 11th Command and Staff College Course. CIS Babson has grown through the ranks, serving in various capacities in different states of the Federation, including: Lagos State, Kogi State, Anambra State, Service Headquarters, Abuja, before her recent redeployment as Comptroller, Akwa Ibom State.
In her maiden speech to Officers and Men of the Command, CIS Damisa-Babson said that the Command under her predecessor witnessed a landmark transformation and prudent management of human and material resources, adding that her redeployment to the state is a call for a continued positive change that will make a difference towards fulfilling the constitutional responsibilities of the Nigeria Immigration Service. While pledging to uphold the values of the Service, Damisa-Babson charged Officers to rededicate themselves to duties, in order to achieve effective service delivery.
