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Nigeria and Britain
are set to strengthen their partnership on migration, the Permanent
Secretary in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Martin Uhomoibhi, said on
Sunday in Abuja.

He told the News
Agency of Nigeria that officials of both countries would meet in London
in September to discuss migration issues “as part of constant dialogue
to strengthen the partnership.”

Mr Uhomoibhi
described the bilateral relations as vibrant, saying that Britain had
the largest concentration of Nigerians in Europe. He said the
partnership was aimed at resolving migration and consular issues, which
could threaten the cordial relations between both nations.

“Dialogue is needed
to improve migration partnership. Our bi-national agreements are strong
and prosperous, and we must do nothing to endanger these relations.

“It is not only in
Nigeria’s interest but also in Britain’s interest that we must remain
constantly engaged to address these little irritants that can pose a
threat to our relations,” the permanent secretary said.

Uhomoibhi said the issue of Nigerians serving jail terms in Britain would be addressed, among other migration issues.

Nigeria and Switzerland in July also concluded plans to strengthen
their policy on migration, with a view to addressing immigration and
other consular challenges.