Nigeria Calls for Global Legal Framework to Combat Cyber-Enabled Immigration Crimes at Border Security Summit Hosted by UK Prime Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged for internationally harmonized laws to combat cyber-enabled organized immigration crimes.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in London, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, emphasized the need for uniform legal frameworks addressing online human trafficking and migrant exploitation. Speaking at the Border Security Summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Tunji-Ojo highlighted the importance of defining common penalties and enhancing cross-jurisdictional cooperation to target cyber-criminals fueling illegal migration.
Nigeria’s call includes the implementation of real-time content moderation, stricter reporting mechanisms for suspicious accounts, and the deployment of AI-driven systems to detect illicit migration-related content. Tunji-Ojo also stressed the role of technology companies in curbing the misuse of their platforms by criminal groups involved in trafficking.
Tunji-Ojo underscored the urgency of international cooperation, acknowledging that digital crimes know no borders. Under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria is taking a proactive approach, integrating cyber tools in law enforcement and investing in training to combat digital recruitment networks. The government is also ramping up public awareness campaigns and collaborating with local communities to prevent online trafficking and irregular migration.
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