EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner Strengthens Ties with Nigeria

On November 13, 2026, Magnus Brunner, the European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, engaged with prominent Nigerian officials in Abuja, including Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice; Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior; and Bernard Doro, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. This meeting aimed to enhance the EU's partnership with Nigeria, particularly in migration management, following the recent signing of the EU-Nigeria Readmission Agreement.

The EU has allocated €66 million for new migration-related projects and €26 million for security initiatives, including countering small arms proliferation and drug trafficking. Additionally, the EU has adopted a €20 million assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support Nigeria's counterterrorism efforts.

The EU and Nigeria's collaboration reflects their commitment to multilateralism and regional cooperation.