HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA ABUJA, NIGERIA (CONCURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO BENIN AND THE ECOWAS)

December 2023

• H. E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India met with journalists from 16 African nations, 2 of them from Nigeria, on an India familiarization visit on 9-16 Dec 2023.
• Arrival of H.E. Mr. Olushegun ADJADI BAKARI, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin in New Delhi on Dec 16, 2023.
• H.E. Mr. Olushegun ADJADI BAKARI, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin met H. E. Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India during his official visit to India, on Dec 18, 2023.
• H.E. Mr. Olushegun ADJADI BAKARI, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin met H. E. Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry of India at New Delhi on Dec 18, 2023
• H.E Mr. Shegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Benin along with his delegation met senior Indian Industry leaders at FICCI, New Delhi on 18 Dec 2023
• On the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas, members of HCI, Abuja paid homage to Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji’s sons for their supreme sacrifice & bravery on Dec 26, 2023.

November 2023

• 1st edition of Global South Young Diplomats Forum was inaugurated on 20 Nov 2023 by Dean, SSIFS. Diplomats from 30 countries of the Global South are participated in the Forum.
• On 21 Nov 2023, HC met Mr. Dayo Israel, National Youth Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC) along with his team.
• Amb. Abhay Kumar IFS meet Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari, a distinguished visitor from Nigeria.
• On 10 Nov 2023, HCI, Abuja celebrated Ayurveda Day 2023. The event witnessed the participation of Prof Martins Emeje, DG of NNMDA, Pharm Zainab Shariff, former Director, FMoH, Pharm Titus Tile, Director, FMoH, Practitioners and Manufacturers of Traditional Medicine.
• H.E. Mr. Adebayo Olawale Edun, Minister of Finance, Nigeria, shared his valuable views at the 2nd Virtual Voice of Global South Summit hosted by India under her Presidency of G20, on 17 Nov, 2023.
• Dr. Batonon Achille Bernad, representing H.E. Mr. Benjamin HOUNKPATIN, Minister of Health, Republic of Benin shared his valuable views at Health Ministers’ Session of 2nd Virtual Voice of Global South Summit hosted by India under her Presidency of G20, on 17 Nov, 2023
• On 17 Nov 2023, Mr. PK Agrawal, HOC attended the "Trees for Climate Change Action" event organised by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants & IDPs at IDP Camp, Durumi, Abuja.
• On 16 Nov 2023, Mr. P.K. Agrawal, HOC attended the 4th Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture 2023 at Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Center, Abuja.
• DG, ICCR, Shri Kumar Tuhin hosted a welcome dinner in honor of former Foreign Minister and Chief of Staff to Nigerian President, Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari, who visited India under ICCR's Distinguished Visitors Programme
• Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi on Nov 22, 2023, hosted an interactive session with Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, former Minister of External Affairs of Nigeria
• Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari, fostered engaging dialogue with the students of African studies Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi during the ICCR’s Distinguished Visitors Programme (21st-30th November, 2023)
• Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari met Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, DG, ICWA on 24 Nov 2023
• HC met H.E. Mr. Shegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Benin on 24 Nov 2023
• HC met H.E. Mrs. Alimatou Shadiya Assouman, Minister of Industry & Commerce, Republic of Benin on 24 Nov 2023
• HC met Mr. Yassine Latoundji, DG, International Cooperation, Ministry of Economy & Finance, Republic of Benin on 24 Nov 2023
• On 24 Nov 2023, HC visited the library of Indian International School (IIS), Benin
• On 24 Nov 2023, Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari visited All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi
• On 26 Nov 2023, Today, Constitution Day 2023 was celebrated by team HCI, Abuja by reading the preamble of the Constitution of India.
• On 27 Nov 2023, High Commissioner attended the opening ceremony of 5th Asian Film Festival in Abuja.
• Pharmexcil’s India-Nigeria Pharma Business Forum & B2B Meet was held on 23 Nov 2023 at Marriott Hotel, Lagos
• Pharmexcil’s India-Benin Pharma Business Forum & B2B Meet was held on 24 Nov 2023 at Azalaï Hôtel, Cotonou.
• On 28 Nov 2023, HCI, Abuja, organized an interactive session on bilateral relations and diplomacy with students and faculty members of Skyline University, Nigeria.
• On 27 Nov 2023, Prof. Ibrahim A.Gambari visited the Univ. of Agricultural Sciences in Bangalore.
• On 29 Nov 2023, HCI, Abuja donated books to the library of Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy & Development (SCDDD), Abuja.
• On 25 Nov 2023 Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari, visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra (ICCR's DVP)
• H.E. Ajay Bhatt, Union Minister of State for Defence & Tourism met H.E. Alhaji Muhammed Badaru Abubakar MON, Minister of Defence, Nigeria, during the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Ghana.

October 2023

• On 2nd Oct 2023, on the occasion of 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, HC & staff of HCI, Abuja along with members of the Indian community paid floral tributes to his bust in the Chancery premises
• On 4 Oct 2023, HC met Prof. Ayo Omotayo, DG, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS)
• HCI, Abuja hosted Indian Women’s Empowerment Association on 7 Oct. Event saw participation of more than 150 Indian and Nigerian friends, including students.
• High Commissioner met His Eminence Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh, President, Christian Association of Nigeria on 9 October 2023.
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 141st International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai on 15 Oct 2023. President, Nigeria Olympic Committee Mr. Habu Gumel is attended the Session.
• On 12 October 2023, HC met Mr Garba Imam, President, and Mr Tijani A Abudu, DG, and other Council Members of Kano Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA)
• HCI, Abuja held a Consular Camp in Kano on 13th October 2023
• The India Defence Attaché Colonel Romi singh Legha and the Commander of the Indian Navy Ship SUMEDHA (INS) Commander Chandeep paid a courtesy call on the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command Rear Admiral MB Hassan on the occasion of Port call to Lagos on 13 Oct 2023.
• Indian Navy Ship INS SUMEDHA on port call to headquarters Western Naval Command Lagos, Nigeria on Friday 13 October 2023.
• During the visit of INS SUMEDHA to Lagos a deck reception including a cultural show was hosted by the HC and the CO of INS SUMEDHA for Indian and Nigerian guests
• During port call in Lagos, Nigeria, INS SUMEDHA carried out professional & social engagements
• Hon Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of Nigeria's 10th House of Representatives met with the Speaker of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha), Mr. Shri Om Birla during the 9th P20 Summit from 13 -14 Oct 2023
• Hon Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of Nigeria's 10th House of Representatives alongside the Deputy President of the Senate Distinguished Senator Jibrin Barau, With members of the Nigerian delegation to the P20 and G20 Summit taking place in New Delhi from 13-14 Oct 2023
• On 15 October 2023, G. Balasubramanian, High Commissioner of India to Nigeria and Chandramouli Kern, Consul General of India in Lagos visited CELPLAS Industries Free Trade Zone in Sagamu in Ogun State
• Delegates from ICRISAT, India, and Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, visited HCI, Abuja on 16 Oct 2023
• HC accompanied by DA met H.E Mr. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Defence Minister of Nigeria on 18 Oct 2023
• On 19 October, HC accompanied the team of EXIM Bank of India, representatives of BHEL/Skipperseil consortium for inspection of the 26 MW Gas based Power Plant constructed under the USD 100 Million LOC of GOI at Adiabo at Calabar, Cross Rivers State.
• On 20 Oct, HC met representatives of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC).
• On 20 Oct, a coordination meeting with the representatives of the State Government of Kaduna, EXIM Bank of India, BHEL, India and SkipperSeil was held at the High Commission to take stock of the projects under Indian LOC of $100m.
• Bengali Community Association of Abuja celebrated Duga Puja on 22 Oct in a grand fashion.
• India in Nigeria (High Commission of India, Abuja) along with members of Indian community celebrated festival of Dussehra at Bharat Hindu Temple, Abuja on 22 Oct 2023.
• HCI, Abuja in association with Indian Cultural Association, Abuja, celebrated Dandiya Raas on 21 October 2023. Members Indian Community participated in large numbers.
• On 31 Oct 2023, HC, administered Integrity Pledge to the members of High Commission of India, Abuja. The day is the 1st day of the vigilance awareness week 2023 with the theme “Say no to corruption; commit to the Nation”.
• On 31 Oct 2023, on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2023 (National Unity Day) and to mark 148th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, HC, administered National Unity Pledge to the officials of HCI, Abuja.

September 2023

• The Hon. Minister of External Affairs of India, H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, H.E. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar on 05 Sep 2023 before the G20 Summit at Delhi
• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in New Delhi for the G20 Summit on 05 Sep 2023.
• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met Mr. Gopichand Hinduja, the Chairman of the Hinduja Group on 05 Sep 2023.
• H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria at Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable.
• An art exhibition was organized at the High Commission premises on 01 September 2023 with the support of Afrinyo Art.
• A tea tasting event was organized at the High Commission premises on 01 September 2023. Brews of Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiri and Masala Tea varieties were put out for the event.
• MoU on Infrastructure Development was signed between the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria Limited (InfraCorp) and Invest India on 6 Sept 2023.
• Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, India held a meeting with Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment, Nigeria on 06 Sept 2023.
• Pharmaceutical Companies from India and Nigeria held a B2B Meeting on 07 Sept 2023.
• MoU on Infrastructure Development was signed between the Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria Limited (InfraCorp) and Invest India on 6 Sept 2023.
• Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, India held a meeting with Minister of Industry, Trade & Investment, Nigeria on 06 Sept 2023.
• Pharmaceutical Companies from India and Nigeria held a B2B Meeting on 07 Sept 2023.
• Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman met Mr. Adebayo Olawale Edun, Nigerian Minister of Finance and Economy and Mr. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Nigerian Minister of Budget and National Planing on 08 Sept 2023.
• HCI, Abuja participated in the 6th Annual International Arts & Crafts Festival (INAC) organised by National Council For Arts And Culture at Abuja from 7-9 Sept 2023
• Mr. Deeptiranjan Mohanty, Yoga teacher of HCI, Abuja demonstrated easy to follow Yoga Postures & Pranayams at the 6th Annual International Arts & Crafts Festival (INAC) organised by National Council For Arts And Culture at Abuja from 7-9 Sept 2023
• PM Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, on 10 Sept 2023, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
• PM Shri Narendra Modi welcomed H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria at G20 leaders' Summit at New Delhi on 10 Sept 2023
• H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria along with other world leaders paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, New Delhi on 10 Sept 2023.
• PM Shri Narendra Modi invited President of African Union to join other G20 leaders as AU became a permanent member of the G20 on 10 Sept 2023.
• On 08 Sept 2023 HCI, Abuja & ICA Abuja celebrated the festival of bonding “Raksha Bandhan” with handmade eco-friendly bamboo Rakhi received from the ICCR HQ, New Delhi.
• आज हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर भारतीय उच्चायोग, अबूजा में विभिन्न कार्यक्रमों और प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन किया गया। उच्चायुक्त महोदय ने सभी अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को राजभाषा प्रतिज्ञा दिलाई। माननीय गृह मंत्री जी का वीडियो संदेश परदे पर प्रदर्शित किया गया।
• On 15 Sep 2023, High Commission of India, Abuja Celebrated ITEC 2023.
• On 21 September 2023, HC met Mrs. Oganya Simon,General Manager, NTA International.
• On 21 September 2023, HC briefed the ITEC nominees proceeding for various courses in India scheduled in Sept-Oct 2023.
• On 20 September 2023, HC gave a keynote address at the 1st International Conference on "Rejuvenating the Real Sector Productivity in Nigeria" organized by Nasarawa State University, Keffi
• On 26 September 2023, HC delivered a lecture on “International Organisations, International Law and Negotiation” at MFA, Nigeria
• On 25 September 2023, HC met Hon. Ahmad Yusuf Doro, Dy.Chairman, House Committee on Treaties, Protocol & Agreements
• On 26 Sept 2023, HC handed over Hindi books to Mr. Auwal Yusuf Aliyu, Chairman, Dostana Association, Kano.
• As part of the ongoing Swachhata-Hi-Sewa campaign 2023, HC administered Swachhata Hi Sewa pledge to the officers & staff members of HCI, Abuja on 29 September 2023
• As part of the Swacchata Hi Seva Campaign,HCI,Abuja has initiated an extensive cleanliness drive through Shramdaan. Team HCI, Abuja actively participated in one-hour 'Swachhta Shramdaan' by cleaning of HCI, Abuja campus on 29 Sep 23
• Delegation from Nigerian Army participated in Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference-IPACC 2023,held in New Delhi from 25 to 27 Sep 2023, co-hosted by Army Chiefs of India and USA
• HCI, Abuja participated in the International Day celebration at the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair on 30 Sept 2023. Sampling of Indian cuisine, Indian Dance Forms, Yoga Demonstration & Indian Tea Tasting Event were organized during the day in association with ICA, Abuja
• HCI, Abuja participated in the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair from 28 Sept till 09 Oct 2023. Representatives of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Tourism, Engineering Goods & Handicrafts participated under the India Stall.

August 2023

• On 10 Aug, HC met a part of the group of 21 Indian citizens of M/s Transrail Lightning Limited at Cotonou who crossed over from Niger to Benin Republic.
• HC G. Balasubramanian met First Vice President Mr. Casimir Migan, VP Mrs. Christiane CODJO TOSSOU and Secretary General of Benin Chamber of Commerce, on 10 Aug 2023, at Cotonou.
• On 10 Aug, HC met a part of the group of 21 Indian citizens of M/s Transrail Lightning Limited at Cotonou who crossed over from Niger to Benin Republic.
• HC G. Balasubramanian met First Vice President Mr. Casimir Migan, VP Mrs. Christiane CODJO TOSSOU and Secretary General of Benin Chamber of Commerce, on 10 Aug 2023, at Cotonou.
• Members of Indian Cultural Association (ICA), Kaduna, Nigeria, celebrated 77th Independence Day of India on 15 August 2023.
• Members of Indian Cultural Association (ICA), Port Harcourt, Nigeria, celebrated 77th Independence Day of India on 15 August 2023.
• HCI, Abuja celebrated the 77th Independence Day of India and grand finale of Amrit Mahotsav on 15 Aug 2023.
• On the Occasion of the grand finale of Amrit Mahotsav & the 77th Independence Day of India HCI, Abuja organized various activities including: Blood Donation Camp, Panch Pran Pledge taking ceremony, Painting Exhibition, Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign and Cultural Performances.
• On 18 Aug, High Commissioner met the team from Akash Hospitals, Gurugram.
• On 23rd Aug 2023, officials of HCI, Abuja & members of Indian community joined the historical moment & witnessed the landing of Chandrayaan3 on moon.
• On 31 Aug, HC and FS (P) briefed the ITEC nominees proceeding for various courses in Sep 2023
• On 28th Aug 2023, HC met Amb. Lazarus I. Kpasaba, Director (Legal & Treaties) in MoFA, Nigeria
• On 29 Aug, HC spoke on India-Nigeria Trade and Investment ties at the LCCI International Business Conference and Expo at Lagos
• On 30 Aug, HC visited Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc at Apapa, Lagos and interacted with the senior leadership and the Indian Engineers

July 2023

• On 13 July 2023, HCI, Abuja organized a Q&A Session followed by a B2B Meet for the CII led Delegation for Nigerian Oil & Gas 2023.
• On 11 July 2023, High Commissioner inaugurated the India Pavilion at the Nigeria Oil & Gas 2023 Expo.
• On 11 July 2023, High Commissioner inaugurated the India Pavilion at the Nigeria Oil & Gas 2023 Expo.
• On 3 July, HC met Mr. Dan-Azumi Mohammed Ibrahim, DG/CEO, NOTAP and Dr. Ephrain Chukwuma Okejiri, Director-TTR, (NOTAP), Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Nigeria.
• HC met Mr. Mark Okoye, MD, Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency, Nigeria and his team on 4 July.
• HC called on Prof Fatima Waziri-Azi, DG, NAPTIP on 4 July 2023.
• HC called on H.E. Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, NSA, on 5 July 2023.
• On 5th July, HC met Prof. A Owan Enoh, Secretary to the State Government of Cross River State.
• HCI, Abuja joined in celebrating Millets through India-Africa International Millet Conference on 11 July 23 in Abuja
• On 13 July 2023, High Commissioner met Mr. Bhupinder Tomar, Abuja Country Cluster Delegation, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
• On 14 July 2023, HCI, Abuja organised an orientation program for 20 Nigerian students selected for ICCRScholarship-A.Y. 2023-24 for various UG,PG & Phd Courses in India.
• On 11 July 2023, High Commissioner inaugurated the India Pavilion at the Nigeria Oil & Gas 2023 Expo.
• On 13 July 2023, HCI, Abuja organized a Q&A Session followed by a B2B Meet for the CII led Delegation for Nigerian Oil & Gas 2023.
• HC G Balasubramanian met H.E Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission on 19 July 2023.
• HCI, Abuja & Mewar International University organised tree plantation event at MIU, Nigeria campus on 24 July 2023.
• High Commissioner inaugurated India Corner in the Library of Mewar International University (MIU), Nigeria on 24 July 2023.
• On 24 July 2023, High Commissioner visited Mewar International University (MIU), Nigeria and interacted with Students and faculties.

June 2023

• Curtain raiser in Abuja for IDY 2023 on 02 June 23.
• On 3rd June, World Bicycle Day, HCI, Abuja in partnership with Cycling Federation of Nigeria, ICA Abuja, The Federal Capital Territory Administration organized a cycle rally to celebrate Mission Life.
• HC administered the Mission Life pledge to members of HCI, Abuja, on 5 June, on the occasion of World Environment Day
• HC and DHC met HE Mr. Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, Perm Sec and Acting Minister of Youth & Sports Development on 7 June 2023
• HC met H.E Mrs. Aishah N, Ahmad, Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability Directorate, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on 08 June 2023
• Devotees installed idol picture of Shri Venkatachalapathy at Bharat Hindu Temple, Abuja on 10 June
• Inauguration of the Indian Women Empowerment Association on 10 June 2023
• HC attended the donation ceremony of an orphanage built by Mr. Sailesh Ahuja and family, to Missionaries of Charity in Lagos on 11 June 2023
• HC met H.E. Dr. Ernest A. Umakhihe, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on 13 June 23
• The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Adamu Ibrahim Lamuwa received in audience H.E. Mr. G. Balasubramanian, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria on 13th June, 2023
• HC met Mr. Fred Kafeero, FAO Representative on 14 June, 2023
• On 14 June 2023, an MoU for Cooperation between NDLEA, Nigeria and Narcotics Bureau, India was signed in Abuja.
• Celebration of 9th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 17 June 2023
• Celebration of 9th International Day of Yoga at Cotonou, Republic of Benin on 17 June 2023
• 9th International Day of Yoga event organised by Indian Cultural Association (ICA), Kano on 25 June 2023.
• Gym established at the Chancery under welfare scheme of the Ministry. Healthy living under Mission Life on 20 Jun 2023.
• On 22 June 2023, High Commissioner met Amb. Mrs. Ngozi Ukaeje, Director, International Organizations, MFA.
• On 22 June 2023, High Commissioner met H.E. Mrs. Caroline Wuraoola, Ag. CG, Nigeria Immigration Service.
• On 22 June 2023, HC met H.E. Mr. Mamman Mahmuda, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing and H.E Mr. Meribole Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry Aviation.
• HC met Prof Martins Emeje DG/Chief executive of Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency & his team on 30 June.
• Yoga day photos-Kano, Nigeria

May 2023

• Abuja Indian community listening to Prime Minister’s 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat at the HCI premises from 0630 hrs on 30 April, 2023
• Hon'ble Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar met H.E Mr. Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Republic of Nigeria during the Commonwealth reception hosted by King Charles III at Marlborough House, London
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Mrs. Oganya Simon, General Manager, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on 08 May 2023.
• DA Col Romi Singh Legha, delivered a lecture at the Air Force War College, Makurdi, Benue State on 9 May 2023.
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.H. Dr. Abubakar Abba Tahir, Spokesman for the Fombina Emirate on 11 May 2023.
• On 12 May 2023, HC attended the International Day organised by National Defence College, Nigeria.
• HC met Mr. Premier Oiwoh, MD/CEO of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC (NIBSS) and his team on 17 May 2023
• HC met Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Laureate and champion for children's rights on 17 May.
• HC met H.E. Amb. Enya Francis Ntui, Deputy Director, Consular & Legal Department, MFA, Nigeria on 19 May 2023,
• Mission organized Mega Beach Clean Up at Lagos on 21 May 2023.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met the Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperative of Bangladesh Mr Md Tazul Islam in Abuja, Nigeria on 29 May 2023.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh planted a sapling in the premises of High Commission of India, Abuja during his visit to Nigeria on 29 May 2023.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh arrived Abuja, Nigeria to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Nigeria’s President-elect, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh attending the swearing-in ceremony of the Nigerian President-elect Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 29 May 2023.
• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with the Indian community in Nigeria at an event organised by Indian High Commission, Abuja on May 29, 2023.

April 2023

• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Dr. E. Osagie Ehanire, Minister, Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria on 03 April, 2023
• HC met team members of Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) on 03 April, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E Mr. Modibbo R. Hammantukur, Director/CEO, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) on 05 April, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Amb. Ibrahim Zanna,Chief of Protocol, MFA, Nigeria on 13 April, 2023
• Iftaar hosted at HCI, Abuja with senior Ministers, dignitaries, diplomats, community leaders and friends of India on 13 April, 2023
• Officials of HCI, Abuja paid floral tribute on the occasion of the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution on 14 April, 2023
• High Commission of India, Abuja successfully organized two days consular camp in Kano from 13-14 April 2023.
• HC G. Balasubramanian met Amb. Hussaini Coomassie, Head of Mission, International Peace Commission (IPC) on 20 April, 2023
• High Commissioner inaugurated the 2nd edition of the ICA Abuja Sports Week 2023 on 22 April, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information & Culture, Nigeria on 25 April, 2023
• HC Visited Greenville LNG at Rumuji, Port Harcourt on 28 April, 2023

March 2023

• Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, at New Delhi on 01 March, 2023
• Hon'ble Prime Minister of India and Hon'ble External Affairs Minister of India greeting H.E. Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, Foreign Minister of Nigeria at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting on 2 March 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E, Amb. Zubairu Dada, Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria on 06 March, 2023
• HCI Abuja, Celebrated International Women's Day 2023 on 07 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Mr. Abakar Saleh Chahaimi, Ambassador of Chad to Nigeria on 07 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian inaugurated the Indian Film Festival with Mrs Ugochi Akudo-Nwosu from the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Nigeria and ICA, Abuja on 11 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian attended the Holi Celebration organised by Indian Association of Benin in Cotonou on 12 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian visit the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) a Special Economic Zone in Cotonou, Benin on 13 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Mr Romeo HOUNKPONOU, Director, Africa, and Middle East Division (DAMO), Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Cooperation, Benin on 13 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Ms Zelma Nobre FASSINOU Director, Asia & Oceania Division (DASOC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Cooperation, Benin on 14 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Amb. Franck Armel AFOUKOU, Dy. Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Cooperation, Benin in Cotonou on 14 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E Mr Abdoulaye Bio Tchane, Minister, Ministry of Development & Coordination of Govt. Action of Benin in Cotonou on 14 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Dona Jean-Claude HOUSSOU, Minister of Energy of Benin in Cotonou on 15 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Sacca LAFIA, President, Autonomous National Electoral Commission of Benin in Cotonou on 15 March, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E Mr Victorian EDE YAOVI, DGFD, Ministry of Economy & Finance of Benin in Cotonou on 15 March, 2023
• Officials of HCI, Abuja & friends of India virtually joined the inaugural session of Global Millets Conference inaugurated by PM on 18 March, 2023
• ICA, Abuja celebrated Holi on 19 March, 2023
• On 23 March 2023, HC met H.E. Mohammed H. Abdullahi, Minister of Environment, Nigeria
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Mohammed H. Abdullahi, Minister of Environment, Nigeria on 23 March, 2023
• India in Nigeria (HCI, Abuja) hosted the Buyer Seller Meet for PHDCCI led delegation from the Health & Wellness sector on 29 March, 2023
• Award ceremony for achievers during the academic session 2022-23 at the Indian Language School, Lagos, on 30 March, 2023
• India-Nigeria Buyer Seller Meet on Healthcare and Wellness Sector between delegation of PHDCCI and members of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry was held in Lagos on 31 March, 2023
• Inauguration of the Lagos-Mumbai direct flight by Air Peace on 31 March, 2023

February 2023

• HC G Balasubramanian met Maj Gen Charles Ofoche, DG DRDB on 1 February, 2023
• HC G Balasubramanian met H.E. Mr. Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources on 2 February, 2023
• HC G Balasubramanian met Col Bala Fakandu, Manager ngCERT on 2 February, 2023
• MoS (VM)'s virtual meeting with Foreign Minister of Benin H.E Mr. Aurelian Agbenonci and Finance Minister of Benin H.E Mr. Roku Alf Wadagni on 6 Feb 2023
• MoS (VM)'s virtual meeting with Foreign Minister of Benin H.E Mr. Aurelian Agbenonci and Finance Minister of Benin H.E Mr. Roku Alf Wadagni on 6 Feb 2023
• HC G Balasubramanian met H.E. Mr. Muhammad Musa Bello, Hon"ble Minister FCT on 14 February, 2023
• 1st Joint Working Group Meeting between ISRO & NASRDA was held on 16 February, 2023
• The 2nd round of India-Nigeria Consular Dialogue was held in Abuja on 20 February, 2023
• T HCI Abuja hosted a 15-member Nigerian Cultural Troupe returned from India after participating in the 36th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2023 on 21 February, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met Amb. Bolaji Alade Akinremi, Director, Economy, Trade and Investment Department, MFA, Nigeria on 22 February, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met The Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Geoffrey Onyeama on 27 February, 2023
• HC G. Balasubramanian met H.E. Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, Executive Governor of Niger State on 28 February, 2023
• High Commissioner, met with the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on 7 Feb 2023

January 2023

• Interaction with ITEC Candidates going for the Specialized Training Course for Law Enforcement Agencies at Rashtriya Raksha University on 04 January, 2023.
• HC G Balasubramanian met HE Mr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Nigeria on 9 January 2023
• HC G Balasubramanian met HE Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, on 10 January 2023
• The High Commission of India celebrated World Hindi Day and 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas on 10 January, 2023
• HC G Balasubramanian met Mr. Buki Ponle, MD, News Agency of Nigeria and his team on 11 January, 2023.
• Planting of saplings carried out in HCI Abuja as part of Swachhata Pakhwada on 12 January, 2023.
• HC G Balasubramanian had a lively interaction with the participants of the 25th Regular Course for the FSOs at the Foreign Service Academy on 16 January, 2023.
• HC G Balasubramanian met Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Sr Spl Asst to President on Industry and Secretary to The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) on 18 January, 2023.
• HC G Balasubramanian met the Board of Trustees of the Indian Language School, Lagos on 19 January, 2023.
• H.E Shri G. Balasubramanian, and H.E, Ms. Samuela Isopi - Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Nigeria visit Lagos Free Zone project in Ibeju Lekki on 20 January, 2023.
• HCI, Abuja co-hosted with Nigeria India Chamber of Commerce and Industry a B2B at CGI Lagos on 19 January, 2023.
• Renovation project of the CGI, Lagos building started on 19 January, 2023.
• HC and CG interacted with Prof Eghosa E Osaghae, DG of the Nigerian institute of International Affairs on 21 January, 2023.
• HC G Balasubramanian attended the interactive session organized by the Indian Professionals Forum with Prof Chris Ogbechie, Dean of Lagos Business School and Dr. Shubham Chaudhary, Country Director, World Bank Nigeria on 21 January, 2023.
• Rashtriya Raksha University imparting specialised training to 30 officials of Nigeria Law Enforcement Agencies from 9th to 20th January, 2023
• HC G Balasubramanian interact with the enthusiastic compatriots at the Rajasthan Premier League Cricket Tournament and Sports Day event in Lagos on 22 January, 2023.
• HC G Balasubramanian Celebrated Pongal in the traditional way with Tamil Sangam, Nigeria on 22 January, 2023.
• H.E Shri G. Balasubramanian, and H.E, Ms. Samuela Isopi - Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Nigeria visit Lagos Free Zone project in Ibeju Lekki on 20 January, 2023.
• HC G. Balasubramanian attended the Opening Ceremony of the 44th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society of International Law on 24 January, 2023
• HCI Abuja celebrated 74th Republic Day of India on 26 January, 2023
• High Commission of India, Abuja hosted a grand reception on the eve of the 74th Republic Day of India on 26 January, 2023
• Indian Delegation led by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi met with OLAM group of Nigeria on 26 January, 2023
• Indian delegation led by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Add. Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India had meeting with officials from Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria on 28 January, 2023
• HCI, Abuja in collaboration with the Niger state celebrated Millets Food Festival & Cooking Competition on 28 January, 2023
• HC G Balasubramanian met Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff of Nigerian Navy on 30 January, 2023
• As part of observance of Swachhata Pakhwada (Cleanliness Campaign) from January 1-15, 2023; High Commissioner administered Cleanliness Pledge to the Mission’s officials and staff members on 02 January, 2023.