The United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria have reached a new agreement aimed at making it easier to return Nigerian nationals who do not have the legal right to remain in the UK.
Under the deal, the Nigerian government will, for the first time, recognise UK-issued letters used to identify individuals without valid passports. This means deportations can proceed without waiting for emergency travel documents to be issued.
The agreement was finalised during the state visit of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the UK.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the visit as historic, noting that it is the first by a West African leader in 37 years. During the visit, King Charles III hosted a state banquet at Windsor Castle, where he praised the strong ties between the two nations.
Tinubu also held talks with the Prime Minister at Downing Street, as both countries look to strengthen co-operation on migration and broader relations.
–ChannelAfrica–
