What does Friends of Nigeria project mean?

The Friends of Nigeria project is an initiative of the Nigeria High Commissioner, Professor Iyorwuese Hagher, [OON]. It is expected that this platform will offer an honest assessment of Nigeria and Nigerians devoid of stereotypes which could be explored and diffused to the broad spectrum of Canadian society and the world. The platform seeks to pool together Canadian nationals with a Nigerian experience. The Canadian must have lived or visited Nigeria for a period not less than one month, or may have undertaken a course in any aspect of Nigerian history, politics or culture. Others who have the interest or admiration or passion for Nigeria may also be considered on individual merit. 

The objective is to advance Nigeria’s new domestic and foreign policy initiatives through friendly Canadians, and residents of Canada with adequate experience about Nigeria as the heart of Africa, a proud hard working nation of patriots, hospitable and committed to its unity in diversity and its role as a responsible member of the international community.

The High Commission is aware that there are many Canadians who have invested time working in Nigeria, who have first-hand experience about the hard working, resilient, and hospitable nature of Nigerians. We look forward to them in sensitising their fellow Canadians and residents about Nigeria. 
There is need to inform about the rapid transformations in politics, economy and social developments of the country, within the framework of democracy and the rule of law. Others need to be informed about the tasks the Nigeria has set for itself to become one of the world’s most developed nations in the near future.