Federal Ministry of Interior

The Federal Ministry of Interior is charged with the responsibility of ensuring internal security, managing civil registration, and coordinating key paramilitary services in Nigeria. The ministry plays a critical role in maintaining law and order, regulating migration, and safeguarding national identity and citizenship.

By overseeing key security and civil institutions, the ministry supports national stability, public safety, and effective governance.

Core Functions and Responsibilities:

• Formulating and implementing policies on internal security, public safety, and civil defense
• Supervising paramilitary agencies such as the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)
• Regulating citizenship, residency, and marriage under the Constitution and applicable laws
• Managing the issuance of travel documents, visas, and residency permits through the Nigeria Immigration Service
• Coordinating disaster response and fire prevention services across the federation
• Overseeing the administration of correctional facilities and implementing prison reforms to promote rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates
• Strengthening border security and migration management to address transnational crime and irregular migration
• Promoting civil registration systems, including birth, marriage, and death certificates

This dashboard highlights the ministry's operational focus, budget allocations, and performance indicators, offering a transparent view of how it contributes to Nigeria's internal security and civil administration systems.