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The United Kingdom and Nigeria have agreed to strengthen cooperation on migration, justice and security, with fresh commitments to tackle visa fraud, organised immigration crime, cyber-enabled fraud and drug trafficking.
The agreement followed the annual UK-Nigeria Migration, Justice and Home Affairs Dialogue held in London on October 6, 2026, as both countries seek to translate commitments made during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State Visit to the UK in March into practical actions.
A statement issued Tuesday said the discussions also focused on improving document verification and border management, supporting safe and dignified return and reintegration, and strengthening cooperation on extradition, asset recovery and prisoner transfers.
The two countries further agreed to support the development of Nigerian visa pathways for businesses seeking to invest in Nigeria, in fulfillment of another commitment made during the presidential visit.
The dialogue was jointly chaired by senior officials of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UK Home Office.
Speaking on the outcome of the meeting, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms Vicky Seymour, said the partnership was delivering practical results on issues affecting both countries.
She said the cooperation was aimed at protecting legitimate travelers, tackling individuals who abuse immigration systems, strengthening border security and ensuring safe and dignified return and reintegration.
“The UK-Nigeria partnership is delivering practical results on issues that matter to both our countries,” Seymour said.
She added that both governments were working to turn political commitments into actions that would benefit citizens in the two countries.
Nigeria’s permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, said migration remained one of the most important and visible aspects of relations between both countries.
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