You are warmly welcome to the official Web Site of Nigeria's Permanent Delegation to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization [UNESCO]. Feel at home with our special goodwill indeed.
Nigeria's First Lady, Her Excellency: Mrs. Turai Yar'Adua [2nd from left] arriving at UNESCO with Marcio
Barbosa [3rd from left], Deputy Director-General of UNESCO and Nigeria's Ambassador Omolewa, et al.
UNESCO Abuja Office handing over radio communications equipment to the University of Lagos, Nigeria
The Permanent Delegation's mission is to unwaveringly keep the presence of Nigeria at UNESCO alive and proactive. It keeps Nigeria informed
about UNESCO's activities, programmes and global policies. It ensures a healthy relationship and cooperation between Nigeria and UNESCO.
Nigeria's President Umaru Musa Yar'adua
addressing the United Nations General Assembly
The enchanting gate to Nigeria's Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove - inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 15 July, 2005:
Also, the Delegation constructively makes UNESCO aware of all aspects of Nigeria's plans, programmes and events concerning the organization's
areas of focus. These areas of focus include education, natural sciences, culture, social sciences, information and communication. Indeed, we
are very grateful for your visit. Accordingly, we especially invite you to navigate our site.
UNESCO General Conference in Session under Nigeria's servant leadership
Sukur Cultural Landscape in Madagali Local Government Area Adamawa State,
Nigeria; inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999
Permanent Delegation of
Nigeria to UNESCO:
1, rue Miollis, 75732 Paris
Cedex 15, France
Tel: +33 14 568 2727
Fax: +33 14 567 5941
E-mail: dl.nigeria@unesco.org