Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nigeria)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Headquarters of the ministry
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 1957; 67 years ago (1957-09)
TypeCabinet-level executive department
JurisdictionGovernment of Nigeria
HeadquartersTafawa Balewa House, Central Business District, Abuja
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Adamu Ibrahim Lamuwa, Permanent Secretary
Parent agencyFederal Executive Council
Child agency
Websiteforeignaffairs.gov.ng

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria is a statutory body created to reinforce foreign decision making and implementation processes in Nigeria[1] and handle the external promotion of Nigeria's domestic vision and ideals; it is headed by a federal executive cabinet minister. As of late its mission has geared towards increasing awareness about Nigeria's economic potential. It is part of the government's executive branch.

  1. ^ Mimiko, N. O., & Mbada, K. A. (2014). Elite Perceptions and Nigeria's Foreign Policy Process. Alternatives: Turkish Journal of International Relations, 13(3), 41-54