Muhammed Babandede
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Muhammed Babandede | |
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| Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service | |
| In office May 2016 – September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Abeshi |
| Succeeded by | Idris Isah Jere |
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| Born | |
Muhammed Babandede born in Jigawa State, Nigeria in 1963 is a former Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, before his appointment by President Mohammadu Buhari, he was the Deputy Comptroller General (DCG) of NIS, Operations & Passports.[1][2][3][4]
Babandede holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Islamic Studies, he has master's degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU Zaria.[5]
He served as Assistant Comptroller General ACG passport at the Immigration Headquarters. His appointment came after President Mohammadu Buhari sacked the former Immigration boss Martin Abeshi.[6][7]
Babandede has an award of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR, in 2014. He is currently the longest service NIS top officer.[8]
Babandede tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from the United Kingdom on 22 March 2020.[9]
