Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Participates in Border Security Summit in London
Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, participated in the Border Security Summit at Lancaster House in London on March 31, 2025. The event brought together over 30 global leaders, including UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet, Labour Party Leader @Keir_Starmer, and UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, to discuss critical issues surrounding border control and organized immigration crime (OIC).
The summit provided a platform for international collaboration on migration policies, security threats, and strategies to combat illegal immigration activities. Minister Tunji-Ojo’s presence 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, utilizing technology-driven solutions, and enhancing regional cooperation to dismantle criminal networks exploiting immigration loopholes. Speaking on BBC UK, he stressed the importance of bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance security frameworks, facilitate intelligence-sharing, and deploy advanced border management systems.
“The fight against organized 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 Border Security Summit also featured discussions on migration trends, counter-terrorism efforts, and the role of artificial intelligence in border security. Minister Tunji-Ojo engaged in high-level dialogues with other global leaders, reinforcing Nigeria’s stance on secure and well-regulated immigration policies while fostering international partnerships for sustainable solutions.
