Nigeria, UK agree to improve border security – Daily Trust

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen cooperation on visa fraud, organised immigration crime, extradition and asset restoration as a part of efforts to improve border security and fight transnational crime.
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the settlement was reached on the annual UK-Nigeria Migration, Justice and Home Affairs Dialogue held in London on 6 October, the place senior officers from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UK Home Office collectively chaired discussions on implementing commitments made throughout President Bola Tinubu’s state go to to the UK in March 2026.
The discussions additionally lined improved doc verification and border administration, secure and dignified return and reintegration of migrants, prisoner transfers, cyber-enabled fraud and drug trafficking.
The two nations additional agreed to assist the event of Nigerian visa pathways for companies searching for to put money into Nigeria, in fulfilment of one other dedication made throughout Tinubu’s state go to.
The UK mentioned stronger cooperation was significantly vital as a result of Nigeria ranks third globally amongst nations receiving the very best quantity of UK pupil visas and fifth in work visas.
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms Vicky Seymour, mentioned the partnership was producing sensible outcomes on points affecting each nations.
“Building on the momentum of President Tinubu’s State Visit, we are turning political commitments into action that benefits citizens in both our countries, from tackling visa fraud and organised immigration crime to strengthening border security and supporting safe and dignified return and reintegration,” she mentioned.

Seymour added that the target was to defend reputable travellers, maintain accountable those that abuse immigration programs and improve security in each nations.

Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr Dunoma Umar Ahmed, mentioned the dialogue ought to tackle enforcement measures whereas guaranteeing significant alternatives for authorized migration.