The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has strengthened its bilateral ties with the Government of the Netherlands through a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s migration governance and border security systems.
The high-level meeting, held at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja, followed an earlier working visit to the Netherlands by the Comptroller General of Immigration (CGIS), Kemi Nandap.
It featured the formal handover of critical operational tools, including the Edison Software license keys and the Passport Examination Program Manual (PEPM III) App. Confirming the development, ACI AS Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer, emphasized that the engagement underscores NIS’s commitment to innovation in service delivery and international cooperation.
The Dutch delegation was led by Mr. J. Bartelink, Chargé D’Affaires of the Embassy of the Netherlands, who reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s ongoing reforms in migration governance and border security.
He praised the enduring partnership between both nations and the importance of continuous collaboration in tackling global migration challenges.
Also in attendance was Mr. Rob Bokhoven, Director of International Affairs, Repatriation and Deportation Services at the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security. He disclosed plans to share an additional mobile border software program with the NIS an initiative aimed at improving Nigeria’s border control through innovative, tech-enabled solutions.
In her remarks, the CGIS expressed deep appreciation to the Government of the Netherlands for its sustained technical support. She noted that the PEPM III and Edison Software tools would significantly improve document verification and border management capacity, supporting the effective implementation of Nigeria’s National Migration Policy.