Migration cooperation: Nigeria, EU move to finalise readmission deal

Nigeria and the European Union have renewed their efforts to finalize the EU-Nigeria Readmission Agreement, which has been under discussion since 2016. The talks took place during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, emphasized the importance of concluding the agreement for broader cooperation on migration.

The statement from the Nigerian Foreign Affairs Ministry highlighted that the agreement would provide a basis for cooperation in areas such as reintegration support for returnees, infrastructure development, and legal pathways for Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad. The EU delegation also expressed interest in creating structured and lawful mobility opportunities, particularly for Nigeria's large and youthful population, while ensuring that migration cooperation does not undermine the country's development interests.

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