On 29th October 2026, a delegation from the Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) paid a visit to the Comptroller of Immigration, CIS Ernest Nwosuagwu, at the Seme Border Command.
The delegation was led by the President, Mr. Ashamu Sewanu Fadipe, with the Director of Programmes, Mr. Abiola Hamid, the Director of Agriculture, Mr. Eugene Iheozoun, the Director of Tourism, Mr. Oke Tojinu, and Administrative Officer II, Whenu Mawuton.
The President explained that BACCIMA came to understand the biometric card process. The Chamber wants to bring traders who currently cut corners to cross the border into the formal system, and to collate the names of cross border traders so the Command knows everyone involved. He also stressed BACCIMA’s wish to partner with the Command and remain active in cross border trade.
The Comptroller explained that the biometric card costs ₦57,000, is valid for five years, and is issued within four to five days. Registration is done at Ikoyi. Applicants will need:
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- LGA identification letter
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Passport photograph (data page of the passport is not compulsory)
- Height and occupation
- Phone number and address
- Next of kin’s name, address, phone number and relationship.
The Comptroller also gave the President the contact of the Immigration Controller at Ikoyi, so BACCIMA can arrange registration when its traders are ready.