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UK, Nigeria Agree New Measures To Tackle Visa Fraud, Strengthen Border Security
UK, Nigeria Agree New Measures To Tackle Visa Fraud, Strengthen Border Security
UK and Nigeria agree steps to tackle visa fraud, organised immigration crime and drug trafficking.
Both countries plan stronger cooperation on border management, extradition, asset recovery and safe migrant returns.
Nigeria will host the next annual Migration, Justice and Home Affairs Dialogue in 2027.
October 22, () – The United Kingdom and Nigeria have agreed on new measures to tackle visa fraud, strengthen border security and improve cooperation on migration, justice and security.
The agreements followed the annual UK-Nigeria Migration, Justice and Home Affairs Dialogue held in London on October 6, 2026, building on commitments made during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the UK in March.
Senior officials from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UK Home Office jointly chaired the meeting, which identified practical areas for cooperation, including document verification, organised immigration crime, safe and dignified migrant returns, and reintegration.
The countries also agreed to strengthen cooperation on extradition, asset recovery, prisoner transfers, cyber-enabled fraud and drug trafficking.
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According to the British High Commission, Nigeria ranks third globally in the volume of UK student visas received and fifth in work visas, underscoring the importance of protecting legitimate travel while addressing abuse of immigration systems.
The two countries also agreed to support the development of Nigerian visa pathways for businesses seeking to invest in Nigeria, in line with a commitment made during the presidential state visit.
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British Deputy High Commissioner Vicky Seymour said the partnership was translating political commitments into practical outcomes, including stronger border security and measures to protect legitimate travellers.
She added that the objective was to tackle those who abuse immigration systems while making both countries safer.
Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, said migration remained a significant aspect of relations between both countries.
He stressed the need to balance enforcement with meaningful opportunities for legal migration and credible pathways for legitimate migrants.
Both countries committed to jointly monitor progress on the agreed measures, with Nigeria scheduled to host the next annual Migration, Justice and Home Affairs Dialogue in 2027.
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