Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nigeria)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Headquarters of the ministry
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 1957 (1957-09)
TypeCabinet-level executive department
JurisdictionGovernment of Nigeria
HeadquartersTafawa Balewa House, Central Business District, Abuja
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Umar Dunoma Ahmed, 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 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.