64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
GOODWILL MESSAGE
I am humbled but delighted to felicitate all Nigerians in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dutch citizens of Nigerian origin, as well as friends and partners of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on this occasion of the 64th Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence.
The anniversary is the second edition since the assumption of office of E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29 2023. The anniversary is a low-key event characterized by reflection and prayers for Nigeria in accordance with the mood of the nation.
In light of the avowed commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to usher Nigeria into its best future, the different aspects of the Renewed Hope Initiative such as the Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme; the MSMEs Clinics; the Talent Export Programme (NATEP); the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF); the National Food Production Expansion Program; the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND); and the Accelerated Stabilization And Advancement Plan (ASAP), to mention a few of the transformational policies of President Tinubu are undergoing implementation. The wind of positive change is certainly blowing over
Accordingly, the Embassy of Nigeria in The Hague is working assiduously with relevant partners and institutions here in the Netherlands and in Nigeria to ensure that the aforementioned initiatives of President are translated into tangible benefits for our citizens, leaving no one behind. Invariably, the Embassy considers this anniversary as a veritable opportunity to scale up on our reputation capital of excellent service delivery to all stakeholdersAs we celebrate the 64th Anniversary of our nationhood, the Mission takes this opportunity to encourage Nigerians in the Netherlands, Dutch citizens of Nigerian origin and all well-wishers to sustain the momentum of patriotic support for our dear nation.
Without mincing words, Nigeria’s pacific rise and emergence as a respected member in the pantheon of great nation states is inevitable as we collectively deploy our human capital and Nigeria’s natural resources for sustainable governance and development.
Consequently, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in The Hague, wishes all Nigerians in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as well as our friends and well-wishers, happy 64th Independence Anniversary.
Ambassador Oluremi Oliyide
Charge d’Affaires/Head of Mission
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria The Hague
The Kingdom of the Netherlands. 1st October, 2024.
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
