The expert workshop between Eurojust and Nigeria aims to tackle the complex challenges posed by transnational organised crime, particularly in areas such as fraud, cybercrime, and human trafficking, and terrorism. The impact of these crimes is felt in both the EU and Nigeria, with significant consequences for regional security, economic stability, and good governance, underscoring the need for enhanced cooperation and collaboration.

During the workshop, participants could join sessions on the role of Eurojust, judicial cooperation procedures in Nigeria, and challenges to judicial cooperation. The workshop also provided a platform for constructive dialogue and knowledge-sharing. By exploring ways to enhance collaboration, participants aimed to identify opportunities for more effective cooperation between Nigeria and EU Member States in the fight against organised crime.

The workshop is a key event in the implementation of the Working Arrangement, signed between Eurojust and the Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Justice in November 2023. Nigeria is the first sub-Saharan African country to partner with Eurojust, and the working arrangement lays the foundation for structured and closer cooperation.

In Abuja, the Eurojust delegation, led by Vice-President José de la Mata, also participated in several high-level meetings, including with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the EU and EU Member States Ambassadors and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).