Netherlands has expressed commitment to supporting Nigeria’s ongoing reforms in migration governance and border security.
The commitment was shown on Monday during a visit by the Dutch delegation led by Mr. Jurgen Bartelink, Chargé D’Affaires of the Embassy of the Netherlands to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters in Abuja for a high-level strategic meeting aimed at deepening migration cooperation between both countries.
The envoy lauded the long-standing partnership between both countries and emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation in addressing global Migration challenges.
According to a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, the visit 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.
Also, part of the delegation was Director of International Affairs, Repatriation and Deportation Services, Ministry of Justice and Security of the Netherlands, Mr. Rob Bokhoven, who reiterated the strength of the bilateral relationship and announced plans to share a mobile border software programme with the NIS—an initiative designed to provide innovative, tech-driven solutions to enhance Nigeria’s border control systems.
In her response, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (CGIS), Kemi Nandap 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
She noted that this engagement further reinforces the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the Netherlands, advancing shared goals in Migration Governance, Border Security, and international cooperation.
