The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called for bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance security frameworks, facilitate intelligence-sharing, and deploy advanced border management systems.

Tunji-Ojo made this call while speaking on BBC UK after participating in the Border Security Summit at Lancaster House in London on March 31, 2025.

“The fight against organised immigration crime is not one that any country can handle alone. It requires collaboration, intelligence-sharing, and the deployment of innovative security technologies to safeguard our borders,” he stated.

The event brought together over 30 global leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, to discuss critical issues surrounding border control and organised immigration crime (OIC).

The summit provided a platform for international collaboration on migration policies, security threats, and strategies to combat irregular immigration activities.

A statement from the minister’s media team said his presence at the event underscored Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its immigration policies and working with global partners to tackle transnational crimes such as human trafficking, smuggling, and document fraud.

“During his participation, Minister Tunji-Ojo contributed to discussions on improving border security, utilising technology-driven solutions, and enhancing regional cooperation to dismantle criminal networks exploiting immigration loopholes,” the statement added.

The summit also featured discussions on migration trends, counter-terrorism efforts, and the role of artificial intelligence in border security.