| Organisation |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Alternate Name |
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| Abbreviation |
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| Parent |
Government of Nigeria |
| u.r.l. |
www.mfa.gov.ng |
| email |
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| Country |
Nigeria |
| Location |
Abuja |
| Address |
Maputo Street, off Abidjan Street, Wuse Zone 3, P.M.B. 130, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria, Abuja |
| Postal Address |
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| Telephone |
+234-9-5230204-6,+234-9-5230185-9 |
| Management u.r.l. |
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| Fax |
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| Sector |
Foreign Affairs Ministry |
| Organisation Type |
African Government |
| Status |
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| Stated Role |
To build an efficient foreign ministry that is knowledge-based and technology driven in service delivery in the pursuit of Nigeria’s foreign policy goals and objectives. |
| Activities |
Conduct of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy and International Relations. <P>Representation of Nigeria in Foreign countries by way of High Commissions, Embassies and Consulates. <P>Consular Matters including the protection of the interests of Nigerians abroad. <P>Relations with Diplomatic Corps in Nigeria. <P>Co-ordination of International Conferences in Nigeria. <P>Representation of Nigeria at International Organizations such as the UN, ECOWAS, Commonwealth OAU then, now AU. <P>Pilgrimage Arrangements. <P>Technical Assistance to Foreign countries. <P>Repatriation of destitute Nigerians. <P>Issuance of Passports, Travel Certificates and Seamen identity cards in Missions abroad. <P>Organization and Arrangement of State Protocol and ceremonies, accreditation of Nigerian Envoys, and Consular Representatives, Official visits abroad by Nigerian dignitaries. <P>Responsibility over Diplomatic privileges and Immunities. <P>Responsibility for signing of Cultural Agreements, and furnishing missions with daily news summary |
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| Notes |
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