In this post, Platinum Times Nigeria will work you through the salary structure and ranks of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is a paramilitary organization that is responsible for the migration of people in and out of the country.
It was established in 1958 and is responsible for the enforcement of immigration laws, issuance of travel documents and provision of migration services to foreigners and citizens of the country.
The NIS has different ranking structure which is determined by a person’s qualification and years of service.
Immigration Service Ranks
The hierarchy of ranks in the NIS is similar to that of other government organizations.
They are grouped as Commissioned and non-commissioned officers.
Below is a list of the ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service;
Commissioned officers;
These are the personnels who occupy high ranking positions and are regarded as senior officers, they include:
- Comptroller General of Immigration Service (CGIS).
- Deputy Comptroller General of Immigration Service (DCGI).
- Assistant Comptroller General of Immigration (ACGI).
- Chief Superintendent of Immigration (CSI).
- Superintendent of Immigration (SI).
- Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI).
Non-Commissioned officers;
These people are the junior officers who are actively involved in the day-to-day activities of the organization, they include;
- Senior Inspector of Immigration (SII).
- Assistant Inspector of Immigration (AII).
- Immigration Assistant (IA).
- Senior Immigration Assistant.
- Passport Officers
Immigration Service Salary structure
The salary of received by each officer in the Immigration Service is based on the rank, academic qualifications and years of service.
Below is a list of the salaries received by different ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service;
Commissioned officers
Comptroller General of Immigration: N1,500,000.
Deputy Comptroller General: N1,200,000
Assistant Comptroller General: N1000,000
Comptroller: N900,000
Deputy Comptroller: N800,000
Assistant Comptroller: N700,000
Chief Superintendent of Immigration: N500,000
Superintendent of Immigration: N350,000
Assistant Superintendent of Immigration: N250,000
Non-Commissioned officers
Senior Inspector of Immigration: N150,000
Assistant Inspector of Immigration: N120,000
Immigration Assistant: N90,000
Senior Immigration Assistant: N80,000
Passport officers: N50,000
Allowances and benefits received by the Nigeria Immigration service personnels include;
Training Allowance
Housing allowance
Transportation allowance
Uniform allowance
Hospital allowance
It is important to note that specific details may vary and the figures may change due to certain government policies and promotion to a different level.
It is recommended to consult official sources or the Nigeria Immigration Service directly for the latest and updated information.