The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service ( NIS), Mrs Kemi Nanna-Nandap has been called upon to comply with a subsisting judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria ordering the reinstatement of a former officer, Daniel Makolo.
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi gave this directive following a request by the NIS boss for legal guidance on the matter and is now part of fresh proceedings instituted by Makolo before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja over alleged non-compliance with the court’s judgment delivered in January 2023.
The AGF In a letter dated September 18, 2025, advised the Immigration Service to obey the court’s ruling, warning of the consequences of disobedience.
The letter read, “Request for legal guidance – Re: Budget Office of the Federation: Between Daniel Dauda Makolo vs. Nigerian Immigration Service.
“The Honourable Attorney of the General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (HAGF/MJ) acknowledges receipt of your letter with Reference Number: NIS/HQ/LEG/292/24, dated 25th July 2025, on the above caption.
“You are by this letter advised to take steps to comply with the judgment of the National Industrial Court, since it was not appealed and therefore remains valid, subsisting, and enforceable. Compliance is necessary to forestall exposure to contempt proceedings and other legal consequences.
“Please accept the assurance of the warm regards of the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister Of Justice.”