The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national sovereignty in migration matters, security cooperation and expanding economic opportunities between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Interior’s Public Relations Officer, Mary Ali, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ali stated that the strengthened collaboration took effect when the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, received delegates from the British High Commissioner to Nigeria in his office.
The minister emphasised that migration management remained a shared responsibility and a critical pillar of Nigeria’s strategic security partnership with the UK.
He disclosed that both countries were currently working to finalise an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Migration and Returns, reflecting a shared commitment to efficient, lawful, and humane migration processes.
Tunji-Ojo welcomed the UK’s continued cooperation in intelligence sharing, technical support, and operational coordination, noting that migration justice collaboration between Nigeria and the UK has spanned more than twenty years.
According to him, Nigeria remained committed to the ongoing reforms aimed at modernising the nation’s immigration system, enhancing passport administration and facilitating legitimate mobility, while safeguarding national security and economic interests.
The minister further reaffirmed Nigeria’s resolve to strike a strategic balance between effective border control and economic development, adding that facilitating credible investment aligns with the Federal Government’s broader economic reform agenda.
In his remarks, the British High Commissioner, Dr Richard Montgomery, commended Nigeria’s clear policy direction and acknowledged the importance of predictable and efficient systems in achieving shared objectives.
Montgomery described the engagement as professional, forward-looking, and solutions-oriented.
