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Nigeria High Commission
Canberra · Australia & the Oceanic States
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Otunba Olufemi Pedro, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Otunba Olufemi PedroHigh Commissioner
From the High Commissioner

Welcome to the Nigeria High Commission

On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I warmly welcome you to the High Commission in Canberra.

Whether you are a Nigerian building a life across Australia and the Oceanic States, an Australian partner exploring trade and investment, or simply a friend of Nigeria, this Mission exists to serve you — with service that is timely, transparent and treats every person with dignity.

Nigeria and Australia share deep and growing ties. I invite you to access our consular services, discover the Nigeria behind the headlines, and reach out to us. Our door — and our commitment to you — is always open.

Olufemi Pedro
Otunba Olufemi Pedro
High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Australia & the Oceanic States
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Nigeria & Australia at a glance

A partnership with real momentum

220MPeople — Africa’s largest market
$20B+Diaspora remittances each year
400MECOWAS market Nigeria anchors
60+ yrsNigeria–Australia partnership
Learn Nigeria

Discover the Nigeria behind the headlines.

For Australians looking to invest, do business or build ties with Nigeria and Nigerians: explore the country, its economy, its culture and the opportunities in the partnership.

220 million people· Africa’s largest market· Gateway to West Africa
Abuja — the Federal Capital, its estates and expressways rising beneath the hills
Nigeria in motion

A country in full colour

From the feathers of the Calabar Carnival to the Durbar horsemen of the north and the skylines of the Federal Capital — a few moments of everyday Nigeria.

CarnivalCalabar colour

Africa’s biggest street party — feathers, sequins and month-long celebration.

Culture & festivalsThe Durbar

Centuries-old horsemanship and royal pageantry across northern Nigeria.

Cities & economyAbuja at golden hour

A planned capital and one of Africa’s fastest-growing urban economies.

People & heritageFestival grounds

Music, dance and community — culture lived out loud, in green and white.

Serving our community

Here for you, and it shows

12,000+Passports & documents processed
8,500+Consular appointments served
40+Community outreach visits
4.8/5Average service rating

I renewed my passport without flying to Canberra — the outreach visit to Melbourne made it simple and quick.

— Adaeze O., Nigerian community, Victoria

A clear, responsive partner for our trade delegation to Lagos. The Mission opened the right doors.

— Australian agribusiness delegation lead
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