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Welcome to the CHANCERY OF THE NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION

GREETINGS FROM THE HEAD OF CHANCERY

Mr. Ahmed Sule

Registration of Nigerians In Canada

The Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa, has concluded plans to register Nigerians , their Associations, and Businesses, in Canada.

The High Commission would therefore appreciates if all Nigerians in Canada could cooperate in this important endeavor that will surely move Nigeria and her nationals forward, by filling our questionnaire below. The exercise is aimed at achieving among others, the following objectives ;

a) Establish and effectively monitor the number and spread of Nigerians across Canada thus enabling better services and to come to their aid, in the event of natural or man-made emergencies, as well as to ensure their maximum welfare;
b) Issue Nigerians in Canada identification card, which could, in the near future, become “Nigeria Identity Card Abroad ";
c) Unite Nigerians, Nigerian Associations, and Nigerian Businesses, to enhance their unity and cooperation, rather than competition, in the pursuit of the Canadian dream;
d) Establish the number, size/strength and spread of Nigerians;
e) Support and channel contribution of Nigerian Associations and Businesses in the on-going developmental efforts in Nigeria; and
f) Build enough “critical mass” to convince the Nigerian Government to consider approving absentee voting. It is your right to be served better, a conviction that can only be possible with your cooperation.

Tourism in Nigeria;

Tourist Attractions

Nigeria boasts of a number of museums and monuments, games reserve and other natural and historical sights to see.

There is the National Museum in Lagos,with branches in Jos, Benin and Kaduna. There is also the Ife Museum, theOron Museum, the Esie Museum, the Kano Museum, the Owo Museum, the WarMuseum in Umuahia and the Calabar Museum.
A museum of Black and African culture is housed at the Centre for Black African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.

The games reserves include Yankari, Ologbo,Old Oyo, Borgu, Orle River, Zugurma, Dagida, Alawa, Kwambana and the KainjiLake Game Reserve.

Other interesting sights are the Shere Hills, Jos; Olumo Rocks, Abeokuta; Zuma Rock, Abuja; Ikogosi Warm and Cold Spring in Ekiti State; Obudu Cattle Ranch in the Cross River State; Kura Falls in Plateau State; Asorp Falls in Benue State; the Oshun River and Shrine in Oshogbo, Oshun State and the Argungu Village in Sokoto State, especially during the fishing festival; the first storey-building in Nigeriaand the slave chains of the slave trade era are all located in Badagry, Lagos State.

News;

Shipment of the Remains of deceased persons to Nigeria

In the event of the need to transport the remains of a deceased person to Nigeria, the following documents are required for sighting and authentication by the High Commission:

- Photocopy of the deceased’s passport.
- Certificate of Death from the Health Department
- Medical Certificate of Death ( Form 16); issued by the appropriate Canadian authorities
- Burial Permit (Where applicable)
- Statement of Death ( Form 15); issued by the appropriate Canadian authorities
- Letter of indemnity from the Funeral Home which confirms that the remains will be shipped in an internationally acceptable form.
- A Pre-paid self addressed Priority Post Courier envelope for the return of the authenticated documents
- A fee of CAD $10.00 per each copy of the document, payable in money order to the Nigeria High Commission as processing fee.

CERTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS

The original document(s) to be accompanied with the following:

- Two Photostat copies of each of the original document page(s).
- Evidence of the identity of applicant. e.g. Photocopy of passport with names that match those on the certificates.
- One passport-sized photograph
- Processing fee payable in Money Order to Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa is CAD$10.00 per original certificate.
- Send all the above to the High Commission & enclose a self-addressed return envelope prepaid by post express or priority post.

Note:

Original document (s) will be returned with the certified copy (copies).
Processing takes at least three working days.
Non compliance with the requirements may delay early processing.

Immigration and Crossing into Nigeria

Immigration

Citizens of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) do not require entry permit into Nigeria. All visitors not exempted from entry permits are advised to apply and obtain appropriate visas from the nearest Nigerian Diplomatic Mission - Embassy, High Commission or Consulate before entry into Nigeria. Early application is advisable to avoid delay.

Vaccination

Health authorities require international certificates of vaccination against cholera and yellow fever from all visitors. Anti-malaria prophylactic is also recommended.

Export of Antiquities

No art treasure may be taken out of the country without written approval from the appropriate Nigerian authorities. This approval must come from the Department of Antiquities, National Museum, Lagos, or Jos. The law prohibiting the export of all forms of antiquity, including all ritual art objects even of contemporary make, is strictly enforced.

Business Hours

Government offices are open from 7.30 a.m. to3.30 p.m. Monday through Friday, while commercial houses are open from8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Most offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but many shops are open on Saturdays and some banks open on Saturdays too.

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