NIGERIA BORDERS ARE BETTER SECURED NOW- INTERIOR MINISTER
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BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated that Nigeria’s borders are now more secure, and he credited this progress to President Bola Tinubu’s focus on improving national security.
Tunji-Ojo made these comments on Sunday during a speech in Lagos at the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria Professional and Empowerment Summit 2025.
The event had the theme “The Right Man in Governance: Advancing Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” and Tunji-Ojo was honored as the TAMPAN Man of the Year for his work in his position.
The minister, who was represented by a former Ondo State Commissioner, Dayo Awude, said the Ministry of Interior has seen major improvements under the Tinubu administration, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He mentioned prison reforms, improved border security systems, setting up e–gates at big airports, and better ways to manage passports as important achievements.
He also said the ministry has processed around 200,000 pending passport applications, which he called a big step in making people trust the government‘s ability to deliver services.
“I just cited the issue of passports as an example. That is how we all can see, we all can feel. The Honourable Minister has done much more than that.
“Today, if you go to our airport in Lagos, the MM2, we have the e-gates. If you go to Abuja, we have the e-gates. You don’t have to have any contact with any immigration officer harassing you and asking you questions unnecessarily.
“As long as you’re a citizen and you have your passport, just scan it, then you go. I think that is the way to go. Of course, our borders are better protected today.
“The correctional facilities are better than before. He has done well in every sector,” he said.
Responding to questions on the clearance of the 200,000 passports, he said the challenge was inherited from the previous administration but had to be tackled because “it ought not to be.”
“Well, it was the previous administration, definitely. I think somebody then did not do his job, or could not do his job, or did not have what was required to do that job.
“And when the young man came, he was able to demonstrate that, no, we can get this done. And he did it,” he said.
The minister, while responding to the honour, described members of TAMPAN as the “conscience of the nation” and charged them to be more creative and original in their profession.
Earlier, in his welcome speech, Bolaji Amusan, the Global President of TAMPAN, praised Tunji-Ojo for bringing clarity, innovation, and a new sense of purpose to the ministry.
Known as Mr Latin, Amusan said Tunji-Ojo’s reforms helped bring back people‘s trust in services that affect millions of Nigerians both at home and overseas.
He mentioned that apart from changes within the organization, Tunji-Ojo showed great courage and responsibility in leadership by sticking to high standards and putting the country‘s interests first.
Amusan also said Tunji-Ojo’s work matches up well with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, calling it a real example of how strong leadership can make institutions stronger and lead to long–lasting results.
He also talked about how the creative industry isn’t just about making money, but also about changing society, showing values, and bringing people together, making it a key part of how the country is built.
He explained that the recognition given at the summit wasn’t for money or just a regular honor, but a special award for people whose leadership has made a big, lasting impact on the nation.
Amusan encouraged members of the association and people in the creative field to be professional, united, and work to higher standards, while making sure their work serves the country‘s goals
Some highlights of the event included a drama performance by the national troupe of TAMPAN and a colourful parade by members of the association’s state branches.
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