HIGH COMMISSIONER’s WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to the Nigeria High Commission Lusaka, Zambia Website. It’s part of our effort to provide a more efficient and user friendly service to the public, as part of ongoing reforms in the High Commission. You will find a great deal of information to help you with your enquiries on the services we provide,
whether you are planning to visit Nigeria for pleasure or business or in need of any other forms of assistance from the High Commission. We have also set up a means for Nigerian residents in Zambia to register with us, in order to provide an interactive service between the High Commission and our fellow citizens. Thank you.
FAQs
How do I make an application for a passport?
Simply hover the mouse pointer over the Passports link on the menu bar and Click on the appropriate passport application type. Then select an appropriate option form the dropdown list on the ‘Select Passport Type’ page.
How do I check my payment status?
Move the mouse pointer over Passports on the menu bar, and then click on Application home on the menu bar. Move the mouse pointer over the Services Link on the menu bar, on the drop down menu that appears, click on Check Payment Status. Enter your reference number and Application ID issued to you when you submitted your application. Choose the correct option for application type and click on Search Record.
I missed my interview date, please how do I reschedule another appointment?
Move the mouse pointer over Passports on the menu bar, and then click on Application home on the menu bar. Move the mouse pointer over the Processing Link on the menu bar, on the drop down menu that appears, click on Interview [reschedule]. Enter your reference number and Application ID and click on Search Record. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Re-schedule button. Your application is redisplayed with a new interview date.
Investment opportunities
The principal laws regulating foreign investments are, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Decree No.16 of 1995 and the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No.17 of 1995, now incorporated as Acts of the National Assembly. Learn More .
About Us
The work of the Nigeria High Commission is to co-ordinate, promote and protect the national interests of Nigeria within the Zambia in ways that contribute to the enhancement of Nigeria’s security and socio-economic prosperity. Duties conducted by the Embassy include:
Consular and Welfare matters, Immigration affairs, Legal and Education, Bilateral Political and Multilateral Relations, Trade and Economic Affairs as well as information dissemination. And all general enquiries to assist Nigerian residents in Zambia and the general public.
Dedicated to the vital national interests of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the promotion of African Integration and unity,international cooperation for the consolidation of Global Peace, Security, a just world economic order and democratic values, through the formulation, articulation and implementation of Nigeria’s Policy objectives for the benefit of the nation, and her citizens by building the capability to be a major role player in world affairs, earning the respect of the People of Africa, and the larger international community.
To build a strong and effective Foreign Ministry that is knowledge-based and technology driven in service delivery, at headquarters and missions abroad, in the pursuit of Nigeria’s interests and foreign policy goals and objectives and guarrantee the dignity of Nigerian citizens, Africans as well as other foreigners in Nigeria. The Ministry is also committed to the vision of Nigeria becoming one of the top twenty economies in the world by the year 2020.
Our Core Value deal with issues of National Security, Survival, Territorial Integrity and Sovereignty as well as strengthening the International Mechnism for effective service delivery and enhancing revenue measures, distributions, Customer service, including increasing a greater economic content in the curriculum of the Nations Foreign Services and Investment
National Anthem
Culture & tourism
His Excellency
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Location
5203 Haile Selassie Avenue, Diplomatic Triangle, Longacres
Hours of Operation
General Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm +2GMT
Consular Section Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm +2GMT
Phone & Email
+260 211 253177 / 253265
nigeria-hc.lusaka@zamnet.zm
Calendar & Events
25 & 26 Dec, 2022
Christmas and Boxing days
1 January 2023
New Year
25 Februay 2023
Presidential and National Assembly Elections
Doing Business in Nigeria
All business enterprises must be registered with the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) – the registrar of companies in Nigeria. Learn More .
Her Excellency Queen Clark-Omeru, JP, Assumes Office as High Commissioner-Designate
Her Excellency Queen Clark-Omeru, JP, High Commissioner-Designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of Zambia, officially resumed duty on Monday, 20 July 2026. Upon her arrival at the Chancery in Lusaka, she was warmly received by members of the Home-Based Officers and Locally Recruited Staff.
The Nigerian High Commission extends its warmest welcome to Her Excellency and wishes her a successful and impactful tour of duty as she leads the Mission in strengthening the longstanding diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between Nigeria and Zambia.
Citizen Services
Serving Nigerians on matters related to emergency, lost passport, arrest, and other genuine cases.
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Our Latest News and Events
Dr. Jumoke O. Oduwole, MFR
Inaugural AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum, 8th -10th May, 2025 in Lusaka, Zambia.
Ambassador & the Models
Ambassador welcomes the Models to the Nigerian High Commission.
Ambassador and Aki & Popo
Ambassador welcomes Aki and Popo during their visit to Zambia
Leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
H.E. Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
Honourable Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria
H.E. Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye
Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD.
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Important Links
5203 Haile Selassie Avenue, Diplomatic Triangle, Longacres
+260 211 253177
nigeria.highcommission@yahoo.com
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