Canada in Nigeria

High Commission of Canada to Nigeria - Français: @HCCanNigeria - Also Equatorial Guinea, São Tomé and Principe -

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Meet some of our 2026–2027 #CFLI partners in Nigeria. 🇨🇦🇳🇬

Their projects span women’s participation, digital opportunities, peacebuilding, information integrity, disability rights and inclusive governance.

#CanadaInNigeria

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬

Today, we celebrate the people and connections that continue to strengthen Canada-Nigeria relations.

Our offices are closed today and will reopen Friday, October 2. Emergency consular assistance remains available 24/7

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

For more information about working in Canada: https://t.co/T4Tx2cge3q

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[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Today, Canada marks the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

We honour the children who never returned home, Survivors, their families and communities, and reflect on the ongoing work of reconciliation.

Our offices are closed today, September 30.

#NDTR2026 #CanadaInNigeria

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Carlos Rojas-Arbulú spoke with Taofeek Oyedokun of BusinessDay about 🇨🇦🇳🇬 trade, investment, stronger air links and opportunities to deepen economic ties.

Read here: https://t.co/pxCTuB119K

#CanadaInNigeria

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Using an agent for your Canadian visa application?

Review what is submitted in your name and check IRCC information yourself. No agent can guarantee approval.

Paying for immigration advice? Check your representative is authorised:https://t.co/jIxFMHgcV5

#CanadaInNigeria #IRCC

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

The first Canada Investment Summit unleashes nearly $500 billion of new investment in Canada. Learn more: https://t.co/N6D5GFavxU

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Live from Toronto: Prime Minister Carney delivers opening remarks at the 2026 Canada Investment Summit, a first-of-its-kind gathering focused on accelerating investment into Canada. Tune in:https://t.co/WavlpM8k6j

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Healthy diets, resilient food systems, and economic opportunity go hand in hand. 🇨🇦 was pleased to convene partners in Abuja for a forward-looking discussion on innovative and scalable solutions that can help strengthen Nigeria's food systems & improve nutrition outcomes for all.

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

At the 2026 Development Partners Group on Gender Retreat in Abuja, partners advanced collective action on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and the empowerment of women and girls in Nigeria.

#CanadaInNigeria #GenderEquality #DPGG 🇨🇦🇳🇬

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Humanitarian action saves lives, protects dignity and provides critical support to people affected by crises.

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, Canada is proud to support humanitarian work and partners responding to urgent needs across Nigeria. 🩵

#ActForHumanity

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Discussions focused on strengthening Nigeria’s health workforce, sustainable financing, digital innovation, resilient health systems and private-sector engagement.

Canada remains committed to partnerships that strengthen local capacity and deliver better health outcomes.

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

On August 4, Canada’s Chargé d’Affaires David Sproule met with H.E. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, to deepen 🇨🇦–🇳🇬 health cooperation.

#CanadaInNigeria #Health #Nigeria

[Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA @Fmohnigeria]

Media Brief
FG, Canada Align to Strengthen Nigeria’s Health Workforce
Abuja, Nigeria | 05 August 2026

The Federal Government has advanced strategic health cooperation with the Government of Canada, with renewed focus on health workforce development, sustainable financing, digital innovation and resilient health systems, following a high-level meeting between the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, and Mr. David Sproule, Chargé d’Affaires at the High Commission of Canada in Nigeria.

The meeting underscored the growing partnership between both countries and a shared commitment to placing Nigerians and the health workforce at the centre of bilateral collaboration. Prof. Pate outlined the Federal Government’s ongoing reforms to build a more resilient and accountable health system, noting Nigeria’s commitment to increasing domestic health financing, strengthening national systems and reducing long-term dependence on external assistance. He said the country’s health transformation agenda is anchored on national ownership, accountability and strategic investments that improve health outcomes for Nigerians.

He also highlighted the deliberate expansion of medical, nursing and allied health training institutions to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals at home and abroad. Recognising the longstanding professional ties between both countries, Prof. Pate emphasised the importance of mutually beneficial partnerships that support ethical health worker mobility while strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to train, retain and continuously develop its health workforce. Both sides also explored opportunities for collaboration in pre-service education, simulation laboratories, digital health, professional certification and the local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and biologicals as part of Nigeria’s drive towards greater health security and self-reliance.

“Nigeria is building a stronger and more self-reliant health system anchored on national ownership, strategic investments and partnerships that strengthen our institutions. We welcome collaborations that expand opportunities for our health workforce, build local capacity and deliver better health outcomes for all Nigerians,” Prof. Pate said.

Mr. Sproule commended Nigeria’s bold health sector reforms and reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to supporting the country’s health priorities through partnerships that promote national ownership, sustainable development and stronger institutions. He also expressed Canada’s interest in expanding cooperation across health systems strengthening, human resources for health, digital innovation and primary healthcare.

Both sides agreed to deepen the longstanding Nigeria-Canada health partnership by exploring practical areas of collaboration in sustainable health financing, workforce development, local capacity building, innovation and health security to advance better health outcomes for Nigerians.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare remains committed to fostering strategic international partnerships that align with Nigeria’s health priorities and accelerate the delivery of quality, equitable and sustainable healthcare for all Nigerians.

𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚖𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚊 𝚎𝚗𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚜, 𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎
𝙲𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚌𝚝:
𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚌 𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜
𝙾𝚏𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝙿𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚂𝚎𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚢
𝙵𝚎𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚕 𝙼𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝙷𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚂𝚘𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚆𝚎𝚕𝚏𝚊𝚛𝚎
𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜@𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑.𝚐𝚘𝚟.𝚗𝚐
𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚝𝚑.𝚐𝚘𝚟.𝚗𝚐

[Canada @Canada]

Today, we recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, languages, knowledge, and contributions of the Indigenous Peoples around the world. In Canada, this day is also an opportunity to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. #WorldIndigenousPeoplesDay

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Canada and Nigeria have announced an expanded Air Transport Agreement, creating new opportunities to strengthen trade, investment and people-to-people ties.

#CanadaInNigeria

[Canada in Nigeria @CanHCNigeria]

Canada's Secretary of State (International Development), the Honourable Randeep Sarai, joined @UNICEF_Nigeria's #YesGirlPodcast to discuss youth leadership, opportunity and the power of girl’s voices.

Watch the full episode: https://t.co/ZGys4NRSU9

#CanadaInNigeria

[WACOL Tamar SARC @WACOLTamarSARC]

A delegation from Women Aid Collective (WACOL), led by our Founding Executive Director, Prof. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo (OON, SAN), paid an advocacy visit to the @Enugu_PoliceNg to address the alarming rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases in the state.

The team was warmly received by the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, who echoed WACOL’s concerns and noted a particularly disturbing increase in cases of child defilement.

The visit marked a significant step in building stronger synergy to end GBV in Enugu State. Both WACOL and the Enugu State Police Command reaffirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration, improve response mechanisms, and ensure timely justice and survivor-centered support for victims.

Together, we are working to build a safer and more just society for women and girls.

#EndGBV #WACOL #EnuguPolice #JusticeForSurvivors
@FordFoundation @UN_Women @ActionAidNG @CanHCNigeria

[UNODC Nigeria @UNODC_Nigeria]

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[Gbenga Saka @gbengasaka]

Canada's Chargé d'Affaires David Sproule, paid a visit to the Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, @fkeyamo SAN, to advance talks on the proposed Air Services Agreement. @CanHCNigeria