Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria came to being in the year 1960 shortly after Nigeria attained Independence.  

Some Functions of it are:

• Conduct of Nigeria's Foreign Policy and International Relations;
• Representation of Nigeria in Foreign countries by way of High Commissions, Embassies and Consulates;
• Consular Matters including the protection of the interests of Nigerians abroad;
• Relations with Diplomatic Corps in Nigeria;
• Co-ordination of International Conferences in Nigeria;
• Representation of Nigeria at International Organizations such as the UN, ECOWAS, Commonwealth OAU then, now AU;
• Organization and Arrangement of State Protocol and ceremonies, accreditation of Nigerian Envoys, and Consular Representatives, Official visits abroad by Nigerian dignitaries;
• Responsibility over Diplomatic privileges and Immunities; and
• Responsibility for signing of Cultural Agreements, and furnishing missions with daily news summary.