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Nigeria and the UK have signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
The agreement includes a migration partnership, cooperation on organized immigration crime and border security, and a statement of intent to expand business visas for British companies operating in Nigeria.
Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, signed two MoUs on Wednesday and a third on Thursday on behalf of the Federal Government in the UK.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Babatunde Alao, on Thursday in Abuja, the minister said the agreement reflects Nigeria’s commitment to a migration framework that is transparent and aligned with national interests and international obligations.
He said this partnership underscores our shared determination to build a migration system that is safe, orderly and mutually beneficial.
He added that the focus next year will be on achieving measurable progress and effective implementation.
Tunji-Ojo hopes that this agreement can become a model for bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the future.
The Minister acknowledged that Nigeria had a good working relationship with the UK head office in the country.
“This relationship with England means a lot to us and you can see the level of commitment given by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” said Tunji-Ojo.
He reiterated that Nigeria remains steadfast in its duty to protect its citizens while ensuring that those who abuse legal channels or engage in criminality are held accountable.
While signing off on the expansion of business visas for UK companies, Tunji-Ojo said that, following President Tinubu’s bold reforms, the use of visas served as a catalyst for socio-economic development in Nigeria.
“Regarding visa processing, personally as Minister of Home Affairs I would like to say that I am very happy with this, because for us this is something we are really looking forward to,” he added.
