Canada is proud to partner with WHO Nigeria to strengthen vaccine delivery systems and community outreach to protect high-priority and marginalized groups from #COVID19 and reinforce routine health services in #Nigeria through #CanGIVE.

Canada in Nigeria is looking forward to continue conversations with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs Nigeria on mutual efforts to enhance gender equality, and all barriers to women’s agency incl. reducing SGBV and eliminating CEFM in Nigeria. #SDG5 UNFPA Nigeria UNICEF Nigeria

High Commissioner James Christoff, also paid a courtesy call on the the Hon. Minister of Federal Ministry of Budget & Economic Planning NG, H.E, Sen. Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu CON. This engagement provided the opportunity to re-emphasize our commitment to working with the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

H.E James Christoff, alongside our Head of Office, CJ Scott, were both honored to have welcomed the Gov. of Osun state, H.E, Sen. Gov Ademola Adeleke, and his team to our Deputy High Commission in Lagos. Discussions were held on key areas of partnership between Canada and Osun state.

High Commissioner James Christoff was honored to have been a part of #felabration2023 ceremony, which celebrates the life and legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. H.E James Christoff attended the Felabration symposium on "Leveraging On The Global Rise Of Our Creative Economy".

High Commissioner James Christoff paid a courtesy call on the Min. of Ministry of Interior, H.E Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The meeting provided the avenue to reiterate our commitment to partnering with the Government of Nigeria in areas of key interest, as well as strengthening our bilateral relationship.

We recognize the huge potential of investing in women-led SMEs & women-led cooperatives in 🇳🇬 agricultural sector—and we’re not the only ones!

At the official launch of Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund’s GAC-supported 5-year project, “Investing in Women in Nigeria”, we also heard this echoed by representatives of Kano State Government, private sector, and local NGOs. #WomensEconomicEmpowerment AECF - Powering Africa's Growth through SMEs

As part of our mission to Kano State, we visited and were inspired by two local businesses: L&Z Integrated Farms, which not only produces fresh milk products, but takes action to support the economic empowerment of local women farmers; and Pelican Oil: 1/2

A woman-owned enterprise producing organic palm, peanut and coconut oil—started with 10,000 naira (less than 20 Canadian dollars)! Global Affairs Canada is proud to be supporting women’s economic empowerment across several of Nigeria’s value chains. L&Z Integrated Farm Nig. LTD. AECF - Powering Africa's Growth through SMEs

STATEMENT FROM THE HIGH COMMISSION OF CANADA IN ABUJA ON THE CONTINUITY OF SERVICES AT THE HIGH COMMISSION.

The High Commission of Canada in #Nigeria seeks to clarify that our travel advice for Nigeria has not changed. For information on how to get help during our temporary suspension of operations, check: travel.gc.ca/destinations/n…

The High Commission of Canada in Abuja would like to express our gratitude to the many messages of condolence & support we have received from Government of Nigeria , friends and partners across the country, the diplomatic community, friends and family in Canada and many around the world.

Kingsley Kwateng cared deeply about his community, and he made sure to give back every chance he got. There’s no doubt Papineau is better off because of his service, his tenacity, and his strength. I’m thinking of all who are mourning his passing – we miss you dearly, my friend.

The #16Days are... ✅ Time to take action. ✅ Time to stand with survivors. ✅ Time to end #GBV. This and every year, we join the global #16DaysOfActivism campaign to end sexual and gender-based violence. #EndGBV #OrangeTheWorld

🇨🇦 is proud to showcase our contribution to 🇳🇬 economic growth in Bauchi State, which has been carried out through MEDA in collaboration with the Bauchi State Government and has supported 294 small scale businesses and established 590 Village saving Groups across 443 LGAs of the state.

The High Commission of Canada to Nigeria in Abuja remains closed to the public until further notice. However, all High Commission services - including immigration and consular - continue to be provided. 1/2

If you require urgent in-person consular assistance, limited services are available temporarily at the British High Commission, in Abuja.   For emergency consular assistance, call the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa. travel.gc.ca/assistance/eme… 2/2

Yesterday, Canada in Nigeria co-chaired a meeting of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict with Svein Baera. We remain committed to working with partners, including UNICEF Nigeria, to support 🇳🇬 to protect children affected by armed conflict

Canada was pleased to host the 6th Canada - Nigeria Binational Commission last month in Ottawa. To learn more about what was discussed and how we are working to strengthen bilateral relations, check out the Joint Communique: tinyurl.com/39mu28s9