The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international collaboration on border security and migration management as it moves to deepen bilateral cooperation with the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving the Deputy Director-General of the Netherlands’ Ministry of Asylum and Migration, Mr. Victor Cramer, alongside the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria and their delegation during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, by Mary Ali, Director, Information and Public Relations Officer to the Ministry.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasised that Nigeria attaches high value to sustainable partnerships built on shared responsibility and long-term solutions.
“Just as we value economic stability,
“we equally value strong partnerships. We see our collaborators not merely as partners, but as strategic allies with whom we can build long-term solutions,” the Minister said.
He noted that the Federal Government is focused on developing robust border-control systems designed to strengthen national security while ensuring humane and effective migration governance.
According to him, active stakeholder engagement and international cooperation are essential to enhancing regional stability and improving outcomes for migrants and host communities.
In his remarks, Mr. Cramer commended Nigeria’s consistent engagement and professionalism in migration and border management matters.
He described the partnership as a model of constructive collaboration and effective inter-agency coordination.
“We do not take this cooperation for granted. Our collaboration with Nigeria has been marked by professionalism, trust, and mutual respect.
“The level of coordination with the Nigeria Immigration Service and other institutions has been exemplary,” he said.
The meeting underscored both countries’ resolve to strengthen cooperation frameworks, enhance operational coordination, and build sustainable systems that promote secure borders and orderly migration.
The Minister reiterated the Federal Government’s determination to safeguard Nigeria’s borders, protect citizens, and sustain productive engagement with international partners in pursuit of safer and more structured migration systems.