Ministry of Interior

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with the National Assembly to reform Nigeria’s correctional system. He noted a drop in inmate numbers from over 86,000 to about 81,450, following a review that addressed…

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MINISTRY OF INTERIOR PRESS STATEMENT FG DECLARES TUESDAY, 15 JULY, 2025 PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN HONOUR OF LATE FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI In futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Federal Government has declared…

Earlier today, I chaired the board meeting where we took key decisions including the approval for promotion of Ninety-Five (95) top management officers of all agencies under the ministry. Also, during the meeting, we considered and approved the constitution of a committee to…

KEYS DECISIONS TAKEN DURING THE BOARD MEETING TODAY

I held a constructive meeting with the US Ambassador Richard M. Mills Jr. today, to discuss the recently introduced visa procedures for Nigerian nationals. The meeting, attended by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani; Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration…

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, today opened a special Passport Front Office to make passport processing faster and easier for senior public officials. This new office solves long-time delays and improves how services are delivered. The facility, built by the…

Yesterday, I received the President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mr. Yinka Folami and his team in my office, exchanging ideas on the future of tourism in our dear country and collaborative growth in the travel industry to fit international best…

Today, Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, received Arch. Abubakar Tijani Garba, President of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative Alumni and his team, for a robust exchange on nation-building, corporate governance, and youth leadership development. During the…

I also received, yesterday, Mr Khalil Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, received Rt. Hon. Henry Nwawuba of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund to strengthen collaboration on research, knowledge systems, and digital infrastructure. The Minister emphasized data-driven governance and strategic…

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The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, attended a workshop at the Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters in Sauka, Abuja. He was joined by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, and CDCFIB Secretary, Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (Rtd). The event…

Yesterday, I joined President @officialABAT Tinubu (GCFR) and other top government officials at the International Civil Service Conference themed: Rejuvenate, Innovate and Accelerate. The event was a success, and it saw the participation of public servants from across federal…

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Today, I joined the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at the Expanded Meeting of the Intelligence Community Committee (ICC) where we discussed extensively on how to enhance national security and intelligence sharing in our quest to achieve a safer nation. The…