High Commission of Nigeria, London

High Commission of Nigeria in London
LocationWestminster, London
Address9 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5BX
Coordinates51°30′24.8″N 0°7′30.9″W / 51.506889°N 0.125250°W / 51.506889; -0.125250
High CommissionerSarafa Tunji Isola

The High Commission of Nigeria in London is the diplomatic mission of Nigeria in the United Kingdom. The name of the role follows the Commonwealth practice of its members sharing high commisioners rather than ambassadors, though both jobs serve the same diplomatic function.

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

The current High Commissioner is Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola.

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.

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