The Netherlands government has pledged to support tech-driven solutions to enhance Nigeria’s border control systems and effective migration management.

This was disclosed when the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service CGIS, Kemi Nandap, received a Dutch delegation led by the Chargé D’Affaires of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria, Mr Jurgen Bartelink.

Immigration Spokesperson, ACI Akinsola Akinlabi in a statement said the high-level strategic meeting was aimed at deepening migration cooperation between both countries.

According to him, the immigration boss had earlier in the year visited Netherlands, adding that the reciprocal visit on Monday “focused on enhancing bilateral collaboration on Migration Management, reviewing ongoing capacity-building efforts, and formalizing the handover of critical operational resources, including the Edison Software license keys and the Passport Examination Program Manual PEPM III App, to the Nigeria Immigration Service”.

He said Mr. Bartelink reaffirmed the Netherlands’ commitment to supporting Nigeria’s ongoing reforms in migration governance and border security.

Bartelink lauded the long-standing partnership between both countries and emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation in addressing global migration challenges.

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On his part, Director of International Affairs, Repatriation and Deportation Services, Ministry of Justice and Security of the Netherlands, Mr Rob Bokhoven, “reiterated the strength of the bilateral relationship and announced plans to share a mobile border software program with the NIS-an initiative designed to provide innovative, tech-driven solutions to enhance Nigeria’s border control systems”.

In her response, the CGIS expressed appreciation to the Government of the Netherlands for its consistent support and technical assistance.

She noted that the PEPM III and Edison Software tools would significantly enhance the Service’s document verification and border management capabilities, while supporting the implementation of Nigeria’s National Migration Policy.

“This engagement further reinforces the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the Netherlands, advancing shared goals in Migration Governance, Border Security and international cooperation”, he added.