President Bola Tinubu recently commissioned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) in Abuja on Tuesday, emphasizing its role in transforming Nigeria’s immigration processes. He highlighted that the recent reforms in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will boost economic opportunities, ease travel processes for Nigerians, visitors and enhance security.

“We believe that if we rejig the immigration, as it has happened, we will benefit tremendously from economic opportunities, ease of entry, ease of exit,” Tinubu said  during the commissioning of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) in Abuja on Tuesday.

The BATTIC facility boasts cutting-edge infrastructure, including a Data Centre, Command and Control Centre, Visa Approval Centre, and Passport Centre. Tinubu praised the Minister of Interior for the ministry’s achievements in addressing Nigerian passport issues.

Tinubu stressed the importance of embracing technology, innovation, and knowledge-based opportunities to drive growth and development in Nigeria. He noted that, as a leader in Africa, Nigeria must harness these opportunities to benefit its large population.

Bola Tinubu during the commissioning of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) in Abuja on Tuesday.

Tinubu described the BATTIC inauguration as a fulfilment of his administration’s promise to implement impactful changes in governance, according to Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Tuesday.

“The integration of security, whether air, land, or sea, embarked upon by you is a fulfilment of a dream. From the beginning of our administration, we promised to deliver and execute excellent and innovative solutions across the government and the Nigeria Immigration Service.

“This state-of-the-art complex comprises seven key components, including a Data Centre, Command and Control Centre, Visa Approval Centre, ECOWAS Card Centre, Solar Farm, and Passport Centre,” he said.