The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deepened its bilateral cooperation with the Government of the Netherlands through a strategic partnership focused on bolstering Nigeria’s migration governance and border security infrastructure.
The renewed collaboration came to the fore during a meeting held at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja, following a recent working visit to the Netherlands by Kemi Nandap, Comptroller General of Immigration.
The highlight of the engagement was the formal handover of vital operational tools to the NIS, including license keys for the Edison Software and the Passport Examination Program Manual (PEPM III) application.
These tools are designed to enhance the Service’s capacity in border control and document verification.
Speaking on the significance of the partnership, AS Akinlabi, NIS Public Relations Officer and Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, described the development as a clear demonstration of the agency’s commitment to innovation in service delivery and global cooperation.
He noted that the partnership reflects the agency’s resolve to adopt cutting-edge technologies in managing migration flows and strengthening national security.
Leading the Dutch delegation, J. Bartelink, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria, expressed his government’s strong support for Nigeria’s migration reforms.
He commended the long-standing relationship between both countries and emphasised the need for continuous collaboration in addressing complex global migration challenges.
Also speaking, Rob Bokhoven, Director of International Affairs at the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security’s Repatriation and Deportation Services.
He announced that the Netherlands plans to share an additional mobile border software solution with the NIS, a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s border surveillance and control through digital innovation.
In her remarks, Kemi Nandap expressed appreciation to the Dutch Government for its consistent technical assistance to Nigeria’s migration management efforts.
She noted that the newly acquired PEPM III app and Edison Software would play a critical role in improving identity verification and bolstering the implementation of Nigeria’s National Migration Policy.
According to her, the tools will enhance the NIS’s ability to detect fraudulent travel documents, monitor cross-border movements more effectively, and contribute to national security objectives.
