Nigeria and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on migration governance and human smuggling prevention, deepening a partnership that blends operational support with institutional reform.
At an event in Abuja, the Netherlands’ Repatriation and Departure Service (DT&V) handed over new equipment to the Nigeria Immigration Service Hostmanship Unit an initiative jointly developed to promote humane, professional and guest‑centred public engagement across NIS operations.
The donation includes a 24 KVA solar inverter system, a 20‑kilowatt lithium backup battery, two 75‑inch LG smart televisions, a digital projector and screen, an outdoor wireless router, solar standing fans, an integrated sound system, microphones, a laptop, window blinds and other training‑support tools. Officials said the equipment will enhance training delivery, improve operational reliability and strengthen the unit’s capacity to embed dignity‑focused service standards.
Comptroller General of Immigration Kemi Nandap described the gesture as an investment in people and institutional culture, noting that the Hostmanship Unit though newly established has already advanced a guest‑centred ethos through structured training and the rollout of the NIS Guest Engagement Guidelines. She said the partnership reflects shared priorities: professionalism, empathy and excellence in migration management.
Nandap praised the Netherlands for sustained collaboration built on “trust and shared learning,” adding that the support has evolved beyond technical assistance into a broader effort to improve public service delivery. She assured Dutch officials that the equipment would be properly maintained and fully utilised.
The renewed cooperation comes as both countries intensify efforts to address irregular migration routes and dismantle human‑smuggling networks across West Africa, where coordinated international action remains essential.
