Adoption of migration information and data analysis system for border control and security by the Nigerian Immigration Service of Nigeria.

Abstract

This research investigatedadoption of migration information and data analysis system for border control and security (MIDAS) by the Nigerian Immigration Service of Nigeria.The objectives of the study were to determine extent to which the Nigeria Immigration Service adopt Migration Information and Data Analysis System activities/operations for boarder security and control and find out type of technological skills do Nigeria Immigration Service staff possess for the adoption of Migration Information and Data Analysis System. The study adopted quantitative research methods and cross-sectional, survey research design. The population of the study comprised of the entire one hundred and ninety-nine (199) Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) staff working at the Nigerian borders (Lands, Airports and Seas). Total enumeration was used selecting 199 staff as sample. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Descriptive statistic was used for data analysis. Findings revealed that, the major reason for using MIDAS by the Nigeria Immigration Service was to facilitates boarder security and control in the country and Ability to scan a document happens to be the most common technological skills possessed by Nigeria Immigration Service for the adoption of MIDAS. The study recommends that the Federal Government of Nigeria and Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy in collaboration with Nigeria Immigration Service Commission should provide a sensitization program (training) for the personnel using the MIDAS on exploring all the potentials of MIDAS to better border security and control in the country among others.