The Federal Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising expatriate quota administration through cutting-edge technology, inter-agency collaboration, and strict compliance with national security standards.
Speaking in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Kaduna State Revenue Service, led by its Executive Chairman, Comrade Jerry Adams, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, who represented the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the ministry’s ongoing reforms are already exposing critical gaps in the existing system.
According to her, the adoption of new electronic processes is streamlining operations and helping the government build a more reliable database of expatriate engagements across the country.
She stressed, however, that while the Ministry welcomes structured data-sharing partnerships, such exchanges must strictly comply with legal and security frameworks.
Ajani underscored the Interior Ministry’s central role in national security, explaining that sensitive information must be handled with caution to prevent misuse while ensuring transparency and accountability.
Both parties agreed to establish a joint technical committee to develop a framework for lawful information sharing.
The committee will also guide implementation strategies aimed at boosting efficiency, strengthening compliance mechanisms, and eliminating bottlenecks in expatriate quota management.
The meeting, observers noted, signals a stronger push by the Tinubu administration to leverage digital reforms for efficiency, curb abuses in expatriate employment processes, and improve collaboration between federal and state institutions.
