MESSAGE FOR THE SEASON
The year 2024 has been filled with remarkable events, not only for us at the Embassy, but also for the citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and for Nigeria-Netherlands relations.
We recall with nostalgia, the visit of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Presidential Visit, which included seven (7) Ministers and other high-ranking officials further consolidated Nigeria-Netherlands relations. In particular, the visit of President Tinubu facilitated enhanced bilateral trade and investment in different sectors. In effect, sector peers and partners from Nigeria and the Netherlands have benefited immensely from the increase in the volume of positive reciprocity in the areas of life sciences and healthcare, horticulture, circular economy, renewable energy, as well as the transmission of intellectual capital.
Invariably, 2024 witnessed significant rise in bilateral trade figures as the Netherlands remains Nigeria’s foremost trade partner-country in Europe.
The Embassy takes this opportunity to celebrate the entire Nigerian community, our social, professional, faith, academic, ethnocultural leaders, our citizens, the government and people of the Netherlands, as well as the private sector for the sustained cooperation. Most importantly, we applaud the efforts of the Umbrella Bodies (UNP, NIDOE-NL, the Youth and Students Groups, Associations, Socio-Cultural and Ethnic Groups) for their unwavering support.
Moving forward, we restate our commitment to making sure that the Embassy remains one to be proud of by all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora. The Embassy will redouble its efforts at ensuring effective and efficient service delivery. Additionally, Citizens Diplomacy activities will be intensified as we roll out incremental initiatives. Robust projects and policy advocacies to the private sector and our publics will equally receive greater attention in the New Year. In this regard, the Embassy counts on the continued co-operation of all stakeholders in the year 2025 and beyond.
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in The Hague, the Kingdom of the Netherlands wishes all Nigerians in the Netherlands, our friends, as well as our partners, Merry Christmas and a more prosperous 2025.
Ambassador Oluremi Oliyide
Charge d’ Affaires/ Head of Mission
Embassy of Federal Republic of Nigeria, The Hague,
The Kingdom of the Netherlands.
24th December, 2024.
Emergency line: +31 686 493 618
Ten Initiatives of Federal Government for Nigerians & Their Websites
- Student Loan Scheme: Student Loan | Home (nelf.gov.ng)
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative: Presidential CNG Initiative | Pi-CNG (pci.gov.ng)
- Consumer Credit Corporation: The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp)
- Digital and Creative Enterprises (IDiCE) Program: The Bank of Industry, Nigeria (boi.ng)
- Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA): Artisan Application (itf.gov.ng)
- Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA): The Nigerian Youth Academy – Empowering Futures, Transforming Lives (niya.ng)
- National Youth Talent Export Programme (NATEP): FG Unveils National Talent Programme to Boost Youth Employment – The Statehouse, Abuja
- Nano-Business Support: TUC – TUC (tucnigeria.org.ng)
- Micro and Small Business Loans: Low Interest Loan | Financial Support for Micro Enterprises – BOI
- Housing Initiatives: Federal Housing Authority – Projects (fha.gov.ng)
COMMENCEMENT OF AUTOMATED PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCESS
In the quest of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to attain eventual automation of its passport application process with effect from 8th March 2024, prospective passport applicants are hereby informed to note the following:
- Every applicant is expected to provide National Identification Number (NIN) on the payment portal before commencing the payment process.
- Applicants are expected to personally upload passport photographs during the payment process. They should please note that the photograph must meet ICAO specification as listed on the payment portal.
- Applicants are expected to upload required supporting documents, namely: Birth certificate/Declaration of Age, Certificate of State of Origin/Local Government Identification, etc.
Passport applicants are to also note that once the payment process is completed/successful, they would be required to proceed to the Embassy for biometrics capture on the selected appointment date.
For further enquiries, please see the hotline information below
In addition to the information above, the Embassy of Nigeria in the Hague wishes to inform passport applicants that pending the availability of the 34-page passport booklets, applications can be made for the 66-page 5 years booklet (for all categories of applicants) or the 66-page 10 years booklet for adult applicants (18 years and above). Please note that Mission is expecting the delivery of the 34-page booklets soonest.
PLEASE NOTE: It is mandatory that applicant for passports must translate ALL documents attached to their application into English for approval and processing
SUSPENSION OF THE TEMPORARY PROTECTION DIRECTIVE (TPD)
In exercise of Mission’s DUTY OF CARE to all Nigerian citizens displaced by the war in Ukraine and thus affected by the latest development on the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the Netherlands wishes to inform that the following Hotlines and E-mail addresses can be utilized to contact the Mission:
Hotlines: +31 687 329 785 and +31 703 501 703
Email Addresses: nigerianthehague@gmail.com or info@nigerianembassythehague.nl
The Embassy, in its usual manner, is readily available to extend consular and support services to affected Nigerian citizens
Embassy of Federal Republic of Nigeria, The Hague,
The Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Emergency line: +31 686 493 618
