Hanna, Lanre and Rita joined last year’s SI Global Executive Programme, gaining insights from Sweden’s leading sustainability‑driven companies and experts.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are now open until 25 March, 23:59 CET.
Apply here: si.se/en/apply/si-...
#SwedenInNigeria
Today, we are spotlighting, Chavala Yaduma, Nigerian Film maker.
Through her films and mentorship programs, Chavala empowers women and girls with confidence, skills, and agency. She reminds us that gender equality must be practiced everywhere and at all times.
#SwedenInNigeria #GenderEquality #IWD
Russia’s systematic and illegal attacks in 🇺🇦 have deadly consequences.
Women are vulnerable, but at the same time key to Ukraine’s civilian resilience in areas such as health and medical care, education and defence.
🇸🇪 is allocating more than SEK 71 million via @unfpa.org and @unwomen.bsky.social.
The Nordics in Nigeria 🇸🇪🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴 together with Swedish companies, had a great visit to Enugu - joining the Enugu Tech Festival, they had interactions with Governor Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and his team, State Commissioners, and a visit to UNN.
Thank you, Enugu State - Daalu, Enugu
The Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Games mark Sweden’s best Winter Olympics to date – 8 golds, 18 medals in total. A Winter Olympics to remember!👏
A big thank you to neighbour Norway for keeping us on our toes! Nordic awesomeness.❤️🇳🇴
Photo credit: (1) SI (2, 3) Maxim Thore/Bildbyrån
Pleased to host the 2026 kick‑off for the Sweden Alumni Network in Nigeria.
Ambassador @annawesterholm.bsky.social encouraged alumni to act as informal ambassadors of Sweden🇸🇪 in Nigeria 🇳🇬.
Thanks to all who joined and looking forward to more connections ahead. 👏
#SwedenInNigeria #SwedishAlumni
Books 📚(of course!), food 🍲, and big ideas💡- H.E. @annawesterholm.bsky.social had a great conversation with
@lolashoneyin.bsky.social of #OuidaBooks.
Looking forward to future collaboration. May we co-create new stories… and share more food and ideas along the way. 😊
#SwedenInNigeria
🎉 We have a winner!
After reviewing hundreds of entries for the logo celebrating 65 years of Sweden–Nigeria relations, Moyosoreoluwa Adeyeye’s design has been selected!
Thank you to everyone who shared their creativity. Congratulations! 🌟
Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria, Malmer Stenergard, has presented the Government’s 2026 Statement of Foreign Policy.
Priorities include:
- Support to Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia
- Stronger cooperation in security and trade
- Gender equality.
government.se/speeches/202...
Ramadan Mubarak!🌙
The Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria extends its warmest wishes to all observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
May this month bring you peace, reflection & renewed strength. Wishing you a blessed Ramadan.
#SwedenInNigeria #RamadanMubarak
Hello Nigerian🇳🇬 women in STEM - this is for you. 👋
Apply for the SI Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship to study in Sweden 🇸🇪
Deadline: 25 February 2026 si.se/en/apply/sch...
#WomenInSTEM #StudyInSweden #SwedenInNigeria
Love is love – today and every day ❤️
Valentine’s Day is a reminder that love, in all its forms, deserves to be seen, respected, and celebrated.
Sweden stands for the equal worth of all and for the right to love whomever one chooses. To express love is a human right.
#SwedeninNigeria #LoveisLove
The Hackathon - powered by Ericsson with the Federal Government of Nigeria and Tech Revolution Africa - is a big step toward empowering Nigeria’s next generation of tech talent.
Are you the one they are looking for?
Apply here: ericssonhackathon.techrevolutionafrica.org
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Sweden’s commitment to Nigeria’s development was reaffirmed last week as Ambassador Anna Westerholm and colleagues from our Embassies in Addis Ababa and Dakar visited UNDP Nigeria in Abuja 🤝🇸🇪🇳🇬
Proud to see our partnership strengthening stability and delivering lasting results.
#SwedenInNigeria
Last week, Lois Auta welcomed Ambassador @annawesterholm.bsky.social to the Cedar Seed Foundation office in Abuja.
During the visit, Ambassador Westerholm learnt about the foundation's work and their commitment to empowering communities – especially for people with disabilities.
#SwedenInNigeria
Today we highlight Sami National Day. The Riksdag officially recognised the Sami as an Indigenous People in 1977.
The Sami people have a rich & multifaceted culture, filled with unique traditions, languages & livelihoods deeply rooted in the Nordic region.
#SwedenInNigeria #Sami
Great discussions with HM Bosun Tijani about advancing digital & green transition.🤝
@annawesterholm.bsky.social led the delegation which included Trade Commissioner Marlena Batist Hager & 1st Secretary Fredrik Åhsberg. 🇸🇪 remains a committed partner in building trusted digital infrastructure in 🇳🇬.
On 27 January 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated. In 2005, the UN declared this date International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Today, #WeRemember and honour the 6 million Jews and millions of others murdered during the Holocaust.
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
Please note that the Chancery 🇸🇪 will be closed on Tuesday, 27 January, 2026.
We will resume normal operations on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026.
For more information, please visit our website: www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies...
Thank you
#SwedenInNigeria
We are thrilled by the visit of the Swedish delegation to Nigeria during AFRIMA, aimed at deepening collaboration in music & the creative industries!🇸🇪🤝🇳🇬
Together with Ambassador Anna Westerholm, they met with leading music record labels- the start of something new!
#SwedenInNigeria #Creativity
Today we honour Raoul Wallenberg whose courage saved tens of thousands of Jews in Budapest during the Holocaust.
Taken into Soviet custody on 17 Jan 1945, his disappearance remains a wound. His legacy inspires us to stand up for others, even at great cost.
#SwedeninNigeria #RaoulWallenberg
As Sweden and Nigeria celebrate 65 years of friendship and trade, we are calling on Nigerian & Swedish creatives to design the official anniversary logo.🇸🇪🤝🇳🇬
🏆 Winner gets NGN 650,000!
Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Read more at 👉 www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies...
#SwedenInNigeria #SwedenNigeriaAt65
🎆Holiday Notice. The Chancery will be closed on Wednesday, 31 December, and Thursday, 1 January.
We will resume regular operations on Friday, 2 January.
Thank you for being with us in the passing year and Happy new year to all of you! 🎆🎉💫😊🇸🇪
#SwedenInNigeria #HappyNewYear!✨
🎄 Holiday Notice from the Embassy. The Embassy will be closed on Wednesday, 24 December, Thursday, 25 December, and Friday, 26 December.
We will resume regular operations on Monday, 29 December.
Merry Christmas🎄 — or God Jul, as we say in Sweden! 🇸🇪
#SwedenInNigeria #Christmas #MerryChristmas
Others say ‘Made in’. We say ‘Made with’.
Because progress never happens alone. It happens when we meet — across borders, disciplines, and ideas.
Join us in shaping what doesn’t yet exist.
#MadeWithSweden #TeamSweden
✨ Pure joy seeing students at Not Forgotten Initiative School dive into “You Sabi Pippi Longstocking?” in Nigerian Pidgin—the 80th translation of the beloved classic.
💛 Grateful to the school’s staff for making literacy inclusive, authentic, and full of heart.
#SwedenInNigeria
Sankta Lucia with her crown of light came to Abuja! ✨
We marked one of Sweden’s 🇸🇪 most cherished traditions here in Abuja 🇳🇬 with songs, candlelight, saffron buns, gingerbread, and glögg. 🌍🕯️☕
Thanks to everyone who joined us—we are already looking forward to the next!⭐️
#SwedenInNigeria #Lucia2025
On and around 13 December, traditional St Lucia songs fill churches, schools, care homes, and workplaces across Sweden 🇸🇪 and around the world.
Stay tuned for more moments from #Lucia2025 in Abuja 🇳🇬. ⭐️
#SwedenInNigeria #Lucia
Today we mark International Human Rights Day.
Human rights belong to everyone — always.
As global pushback grows, Sweden stands firm. We continue to support human rights, democracy and rule‑of‑law defenders worldwide.
Human rights must be protected everywhere, every day. 🌍
Meet H.E. Ambassador Anna Westerholm, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden 🇸🇪 to Nigeria 🇳🇬, stepping into a new era of elegance & excellence.
With passion and purpose, she’s ready to strengthen the Sweden–Nigeria partnership — a bond built over 64 years and still growing stronger.💙💛
#SwedenInNigeria
