High Commission of Nigeria, London

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High Commission of Nigeria in London
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High Commission of Nigeria, London
Location Westminster, London
Address9 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BX
Coordinates 51°30′24.8″N0°7′30.9″W / 51.506889°N 0.125250°W / 51.506889; -0.125250
High Commissioner Sarafa Tunji Isola

The High Commission of Nigeria in London is the diplomatic mission of Nigeria in the United Kingdom. [1]

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In 2012 a protest was held outside the High Commission by people opposed to the cut in fuel subsidies introduced by President Goodluck Jonathan. [2]

The current High Commissioner is Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola.[ citation needed ]

In July 2024, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Bashir Aminu, who heads the London office of Nigeria High Commission, was allegedly delaying issuance of passports to qualified Nigerians, and demanding for $318 for fast passport issuance. On 7 August 2024, seven days after a protest, Nigerian Immigration Service issued a statement denying the delay and surcharge by officials. [3] [4] [5] [6]

References

  1. ↑ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 14 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2013.
  2. ↑ "Nigerians protest loss of fuel subsidies - London". 6 January 2012. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
  3. ↑ "Civil Society Organisation Threatens To Storm Minister Of Interior Office Over Findings At Nigeria High Commission In London". The African Gong. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Philip, Ado Adeboye (4 February 2025). "From hub of corruption to beacon of hope: The Nigerian Immigration Service's remarkable transformation in London". DiasporaNG. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Pressure group kicks over high charges at Nigeria High Commission London". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Nigeria High Commission 9 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5BX, United Kingdom". Google Maps . July 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
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