Ireland in Nigeria
The ties between Ireland and Nigeria are deep and longstanding, extending back to Nigeria’s beginnings as an independent state in 1960.
Symbolising the many connections between our two nations, we even share a patron saint in St Patrick.
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold
Contemporary Irish and Nigerian voices on the legacy of W.B. Yeats
Ireland's Strategy for Africa to 2025
This strategy frames an expansion of Ireland’s diplomatic presence in Africa. Image: Ireland's Strategy for Africa to 2025
PDSA awardee: Father Kevin O'Hara
For 30 years, Fr Kevin has challenged extractive industries in the Niger Delta.
A-U of Ireland
We’ve selected one word for each letter illustrating something emblematic of Ireland
In 1960, Ireland’s then-Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Seán Lemass travelled to Lagos to attend Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations and the following year, Ireland opened an Embassy in Lagos (the then-capital). It was the first Irish Embassy on the continent of Africa.
Irish community in Nigeria
The Irish community in Nigeria is involved in business, the arts, and in vital causes such as education and health. Also at the core of the Ireland-Nigeria relationship is the legacy of Irish men and women coming to Nigeria to help establish schools and promote educational attainment among the population.
Ireland works in partnership with our EU, UN and other partners to support the development of Nigeria and respond to humanitarian needs in the country. Through this work, we support civil society and humanitarian actors to empower marginalised groups across Nigeria, including women’s groups, disability activists, and education providers.
Embassy of Ireland, Nigeria
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in Nigeria, strengthen political and economic relationships, support the Irish community and promote cultural ties and the Irish arts.
Our partners
The Embassy works closely with Irish State Agencies in Nigeria and at home, to promote trade, tourism and inward investment.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
Bord Bia
The role of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is to act as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers, and existing and potential customers throughout the world.