<p>By Prevail Inegbenose</p>
<p><strong>Nigeria and the European Union are set to deepen security cooperation, including the exchange of information and stronger collaboration against transnational organised crime.</strong></p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/akume-calls-for-renewed-commitment-to-nigerian-project-as-fg-marks-66th-independence-anniversary/">Akume Calls for Renewed Commitment to Nigerian Project as FG Marks 66th Independence Anniversary</a></p>
<p>The development followed a meeting between the Nigeria&#8217;s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.</p>
<p>The discussions focused on advancing the long-pending EU-Nigeria Re-Admission Agreement, while expanding cooperation on migration, border management and security.</p>
<p>Brunner disclosed that the proposed broader Migration and Security Cooperation framework would include a working arrangement for information exchange between Nigeria and Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement cooperation agency.</p>
<p>The arrangement is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to detect, prevent and combat transnational organised crime through enhanced cooperation and information sharing.</p>
<p>The EU delegation also proposed support for Nigeria’s border management efforts, including cooperation with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex.</p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/felix-morka-bags-political-communicator-of-the-year-award/">Felix Morka bags Political Communicator of the Year award</a></p></p>
<p>Brunner stressed the importance of addressing irregular migration, indicating that stronger cooperation in this area could help create greater opportunities for legal migration.</p>
<p>The Re-Admission Agreement, initiated in 2016 and extensively discussed during the 8th Nigeria-EU Ministerial Dialogue in March 2026, is expected to provide a framework for broader migration cooperation between both sides.</p>
<p>Ojukwu, however, emphasised that Nigeria’s migration interests must be protected, calling for reintegration support for returnees, infrastructure assistance and expanded legal pathways for Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad.</p>
<p>She also stressed the need for structured and lawful mobility opportunities, particularly for Nigeria’s youthful population, while ensuring that migration cooperation supports Nigeria’s development objectives.</p>
<p>The proposed framework will also cover talent partnerships, legal mobility pathways and reintegration of returnees.</p>
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<p>Spark News learnt that the EU Commissioner is expected to continue discussions with Ojukwu during a proposed visit to Abuja in November 2026, with the specific date to be agreed by both parties.</p>

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