The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg is an arm of the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Diplomatic Mission in South Africa.
Nigeria
Establishment of Consulate General in Johannesburg in 1994
Nigeria Population: 239.9 Million
Largest Cities by Population:
Lagos – 15,388,000
Kano – 4,910,000
Ibadan – 3,649,000
Abuja – 2,690,000
Port Harcourt- 2,120,000
Nigeria | Land Mass: 923 768 km²
Largest Cities By Land Mass: Ibadan – 3080 km² OGBOMOSHO – 2,110 km² Jos – 1,821 km² Abuja – 1,769 km² Benin City – 1,204 km²
Ẹ̀yọ̀ Festival
The Eyo Festival, otherwise known as the Adamu Orisha Play, is a Yoruba festival unique to Lagos, Nigeria. In modern times, it is presented by the people of Lagos as a tourist event and due to its history, is traditionally performed on Lagos Island.
Argungu Fishing Festival
The Argungu Fishing Festival or Argungu Dance Festival is an annual four-day festival in the state of Kebbi, in the north-western part of Northern Nigeria. The fishermen are predominant muslim farmers.
Leboku New Yam Festival
The Leboku New Yam festival is peculiar to the core Yakạạ speaking communities: Ugep, Idomi, Ekori, Mkpani and Nko, and the international version is celebrated in Ugep once a year.
Ṣàngó Festival
Sango Festival is an annual festival held among the Yoruba people in honour of Sango, the thunder and fire deity who was a warrior and the third king of the Oyo Empire after succeeding Ajaka his elder brother.
Igue Festival
Igue festival is a celebration with its origin in the Benin Kingdom. It was originally celebrated as a festival to renew Oba Ewuare’s magical powers.
Welcome to The Consulate General of Nigeria – Johannesburg
The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg is an arm of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Diplomatic Mission in South Africa.
