Nigeria Advocates for Stronger Border Governance Cooperation
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) advocated for stronger collaboration among governments, academia, border communities, and development partners to address challenges in Africa's borderlands during the Association of Borderlands Research Network (ABORNE) 2026 International Conference in Lagos. The conference, themed “The Connected Borderlands, Socio-Cultural Integration, and the Centrality of Policy, Research, and Security,” featured a statement from Chinwe Udouwem, the NBC's Head of Information, Press and Public Relations.
Director-General Adamu Adaji described borderlands as strategic zones requiring policies based on rigorous research. He emphasized that effective border governance involves balancing security, trade, migration, and regional integration.
The NBC participated in a plenary discussion on border demarcation and maritime governance, addressing issues like terrorism and smuggling. Adaji stressed the need for collaboration to secure and govern borders effectively.
The conference was co-hosted by Lagos State University and the Nigeria Immigration Service, with various agencies partnering in the event.
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