The Nigerian government has called on the international community for global team work and intelligence-sharing to tackle organized immigration crime, emphasizing that there is no country that can single-handedly overcome the threat.
Speaking at the Border Security Summit held at Lancaster House, London, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the call where he solicited for the deployment of pioneering security technologies to safeguard Nigeria’s boundary.
The conference had over 30 global leaders in attendance including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, provided a platform for the deliberation of important subjects regarding border control and transnational immigration crimes.
He reinstated Nigeria’s commitment to consolidating its immigration rules while collaborating with international partners to combat human trafficking, smuggling, and document fraud.
Speaking further, Tunji-Ojo stressed the need for technology-driven solutions and improved regional teamwork to dismantle criminal networks exploiting immigration loopholes.
The Minister in an interview with BBC UK, the emphasized the importance of bilateral and multilateral agreements in augmenting security frameworks, facilitating intelligence-sharing, and deploying advanced border management systems.
The event also deliberated on migration trends, counter-terrorism strategies, and the role of artificial intelligence in border security.
Tunji-Ojo implored for high-level discussions with other global leaders, buttressing Nigeria’s stance on structured and secure immigration policies while fostering international collaboration for sustainable solutions.