Nigeria, Poland move to strengthen security, trade, technology ties

Nigeria and Poland have moved to deepen bilateral cooperation in security, trade, technology and economic development following talks between the two countries in Abuja.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Interior, brought together Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, and Krzysztof Gawkowski, Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister, alongside Michal Cygan, Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, and members of the Polish delegation.

Tunji-Ojo described the visit as a major step toward strengthening diplomatic and institutional ties between Nigeria and Poland, stressing that both countries were laying the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership.

According to the minister, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to mutual growth, knowledge exchange and practical cooperation in areas of common interest.

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“This visit isn’t just another diplomatic meeting. It’s building the foundation for a sustainable and mutually beneficial relationship between Nigeria and Poland,” Tunji-Ojo said.

According to a statement by the Interior Ministry, discussions at the meeting focused on expanding cooperation in border management, internal security systems, cybersecurity, technology transfer, innovation and institutional capacity development.

The minister said Nigeria was interested in drawing from Poland’s expertise in advanced technology and internal security operations, while also exploring investment opportunities and technical partnerships that could benefit both countries.

Tunji-Ojo also welcomed ongoing diplomatic engagements between the two nations, including plans for an official visit to Poland in the near future.

He noted that the proposed visit would provide an opportunity for further discussions with Polish government institutions and private sector operators involved in security and internal affairs.

The minister reiterated Nigeria’s readiness for international partnerships and foreign investments, pointing to recent economic reforms introduced by the Federal Government to improve investor confidence.

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He listed some of the reforms to include the unification of foreign exchange rates, efforts to curb inflation and the removal of fuel subsidies, which he said were aimed at repositioning the Nigerian economy.

“We look forward to formalising our cooperation through official agreements and building practical solutions that will benefit both countries,” he added.

Earlier, Gawkowski commended the warm reception accorded his delegation and praised the growing momentum in relations between both countries.

The Polish Deputy Prime Minister described Nigeria as a country with vast economic, technological and demographic potential, identifying it as an important strategic partner for long-term cooperation.

He said Poland was prepared to support Nigeria through its expertise in innovation, digitalisation, infrastructure development and advanced technologies.

Gawkowski also extended a formal invitation to Tunji-Ojo to visit Poland, expressing confidence that sustained engagement would unlock fresh opportunities for collaboration between government institutions and private sector stakeholders in both countries.

He further acknowledged ongoing reforms and improvements in Nigeria’s internal security architecture, noting that the sector presented strong prospects for future collaboration.