RismadarVoice Reporters
June 13, 2026
Nigeria and Poland have agreed to deepen cooperation in internal security, border management, civil defence, and emergency response following high-level bilateral talks between the two countries’ interior ministers in Warsaw.
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this after a strategic meeting with Poland’s Minister of Interior and Administration, Mr Marcin Kierwiński, aimed at advancing collaboration in key areas of security and public safety.
The discussions followed an earlier engagement in Abuja with a Polish delegation led by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, Mr Krzysztof Gawkowski.
According to Tunji-Ojo, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening border security through improved border management systems, intelligence sharing, and coordinated efforts to combat transnational crime.
The ministers also agreed to enhance cooperation in fire and rescue services through the exchange of expertise, personnel training, and best practices to improve emergency response capabilities.
The talks further focused on building resilience in civil defence and the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, with both countries expressing readiness to collaborate in safeguarding key public facilities.
A major outcome of the visit was the decision to establish a Technical Working Group that will develop a comprehensive framework for cooperation. The group is expected to identify priority areas of partnership, outline implementation timelines, and recommend mechanisms for sustained engagement between Nigeria and Poland.
The two sides also underscored the importance of correctional reforms and human rights, agreeing that future cooperation would be guided by international standards and the rule of law.
Tunji-Ojo was accompanied on the visit by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani; Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap; Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi; Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Olumode Samuel; and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche.
The minister said the partnership aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that it reflects Nigeria’s commitment to adopting global best practices to improve national security, public safety, and institutional effectiveness.
He expressed confidence that the collaboration would yield tangible benefits for Nigerians through strengthened security architecture and enhanced service delivery across critical sectors.
