Tunji-Ojo, UK envoy deepen ties on border security after London summit

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance regional security collaboration, the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday received the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, during a courtesy visit to his office.

During the meeting, both parties reflected on the outcomes of the recent London Summit on Border Security and explored strategic steps to localise its framework within the African context.

The discussions centred around forging stronger alliances with neighbouring countries, particularly those within the Sahel region and along the Gulf of Guinea, to combat cross-border crimes more effectively.

According to Interior Minister, the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to a forward-thinking approach under its Renewed Hope agenda. “We are shifting from a reactive stance to a more proactive strategy that anticipates and curtails transnational criminal activities before they escalate,” Tunji-Ojo noted.

The meeting underscores a broader commitment to regional stability and highlights the UK’s support for African-led solutions to security challenges. It also marks a continuation of bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in the areas of defence, intelligence sharing, and border management.

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Further engagements are expected as both governments work to implement actionable policies derived from the summit and adapt them to the unique security dynamics of West Africa.