By Omoyeni Ojeifo
After 10 years of negotiations, Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have signed a migration readmission agreement, establishing reciprocal obligations for the return of citizens while guaranteeing their safety, dignity and human rights.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, during a ceremony attended by EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, H.E. Magnus Brunner, and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
Brunner, who led the EU delegation, described the agreement as a significant milestone in relations between both parties, expressing optimism that its conclusion after a decade of negotiations would deliver immense benefits to Nigeria and the European Union.
In her remarks, Odumegwu-Ojukwu commended both parties for their steadfastness throughout the 10 years of negotiations, which culminated in the successful conclusion of the agreement.
According to the minister, the pact is a reflection of the shared commitment of Nigeria and the EU to strengthening migration cooperation.
The minister emphasised that the agreement underscored Nigeria’s commitment to the welfare, well-being and dignified return of its citizens, a statement made available to PerSecondNews by the spokesperson of the ministry of foreign affairs, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, said.
She expressed confidence that the pact would serve as a catalyst for enhanced cooperation between both parties in areas of mutual interest, including education, capacity building and vocational training.
The agreement marks the culmination of a decade-long negotiation process between Nigeria and the European Union.
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