The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria is a statutory body created to reinforce foreign decision making and implementation processes in Nigeria[1] and handle the external promotion of Nigeria's domestic vision and ideals; it is headed by a federal executive cabinet minister. As of late its mission has geared towards increasing awareness about Nigeria's economic potential. It is part of the government's executive branch.
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| Formed | September 1957; 66 years ago (1957-09) |
| Type | Cabinet-level executive department |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Nigeria |
| Headquarters | Tafawa Balewa House, Central Business District, Abuja |
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| Parent agency | Federal Executive Council |
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| Website | foreignaffairs.gov.ng |
The ministry was created in 1961, with Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa appointing Jaja Wachuku the inaugural Minister of Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations. Before Wachuku’s tenure, Balewa had doubled as Foreign Affairs advocate of Nigeria, from 1960 to 1961.[2]
