EMBASSY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, TRIPOLI
WELCOME ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, AMBASSADOR SAMAILA MOHAMMED GONI, CHARGE D’ AFFARES, EN TITRE/HEAD OF MISSION, EMBASSY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, TRIPOLI, LIBYA
It is my utmost pleasure to welcome everyone to the website of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Tripoli, Libya. As i assume duty as Head of Mission and the principal representative of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to the State of Libya, my mandate is to strengthen the existing cordial bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the State of Libya. Post-Independence bilateral relation between Nigeria and Libya was established in 1970, with the exchange of Ambassadors between the two countries. His Excellency, Alhaji O. Ahmadu Suka was the first Nigeria’s Ambassador to the State of Libya. He served from 1970-1974.
Indeed, we are committed to improving and sustaining the already established cordial relations between the two countries. In this regard, travellers who wish to visit Nigeria for business, studies, tourism or any other legitimate reasons, the website provides detailed and valuable information for this purpose. It also focuses on the following areas: politics, economy, culture, and the great investment opportunities that abound in Nigeria.
Additionally, the website brings to focus the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration and the 4Ds foreign policy thrust: “Democracy, Demography, Development and Diaspora”. The Vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for a better Nigeria is a top priority of the government. The agenda focuses on transforming Nigeria through fostering appropriate economic and social policies that engender progress and prosperity for all Nigerians. The Mission complements the efforts of the government by striving to attract foreign investments in the relevant sectors of the Nigeria economy.
As we strive to improve the welfare of Nigerians in the host country, the website is designed to strengthen the efficiency of the Mission’s real-time delivery in rendering necessary consular services to Nigerians in Libya. There is no accurate population figure of Nigerians in Libya, due to ongoing Voluntary Repatriation Programme, in which many have so far left the country while others conversely arrive through irregular routes, ostensibly for greener pasture, and a few others use Libya as a transit point through the Mediterranean Sea into Europe. As the irregular migration continue amid measures being taken to address the challenges, the website, therefore provides an opportunity for Nigerians with consular issues to instantly reach out to the Embassy for assistance. The Mission is always ready to attend to any inquiries from the general public.
May I use this platform to sensitize Nigerians that the current Libyan Laws make it illegal for employers to engage foreigners, who have no work permit and health certificate, in the country. Therefore, all Nigerians who wish to visit and work in Libya, are strongly advised to obtain work permits even before leaving Nigeria. Nigerians are also advised to familiarise themselves with the provisions of subsisting Libyan laws in respect of entry, exit, work permit, residence permit, among other relevant laws governing immigration.
It is pertinent to note that Nigerians can visit any country of their choice including Libya, in line with international protocol and laws governing immigration. Worthy of emphasis is that irregular migration has enormous risk, and it is my hope that Nigerians ponder well before taking the risk of such journey across the desert. Nigerians in Libya are also advised to visit the Embassy for registration to enable the Mission provide the needed services to all Nigerians, and foreigners alike.
For additional information and inquiries, please, contact any member of staff of the Embassy.
Accept the assurances of my highest consideration.
Ambassador Samaila Mohammed Goni, mni
Charge D’Affaires En Titre/Head of Mission,
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Tripoli, Libya
+218-21-4443036
+218-21-4443037
nigeria@nigeriantripoli.org
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