Consulate General of the Netherlands in Lagos

4th July, 2024 LAUNCH OF THE SOLAR MARKET PLACE DIGITAL PORTAL. The delegation from the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers VNO-NCW led by the President, Ms. Ingrid Thijssen witnessed the launch of digital platform of the Nigeria Solar Market Place, supported the Dutch government and implemented by SNV and other partners such as the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria to support Nigeria's renewable energy ambition by connecting not only demand and supply but also investors and policy makers in the renewable energy sector. The delegation also met with stakeholders of the Greenport Ng Impact Cluster and the HortiNigeria Program to discuss opportunities, challenges and success stories. The Horti-Nigeria program has supported over 59,000 smallholder farmers, fostered 300 B2B opportunities generating over €6m in net income for the farmers. #NLinNigeria #solvingglobalchallengestogether

3rd July, 2024. As part of the working visit to Nigeria of the delegation from the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers led by the President, Ms. Ingrid Thijssen, the delegation visited the Dutch desk at Access Bank HQ opened in 2022 by Invest International with a capital base of €350m to finance Dutch-Nigeria businesses. The Dutch development bank FMO is a long-standing investment partner of Access Bank, supporting the bank’s recapitalization and liquidity over the years. The Delegation also met with the Leadership of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce where they were received by the President, Mr. Gabriel Idahosa and the DG, Dr. Chinyere Almona to discuss bilateral trade between Nigeria and the Netherlands, and to address challenges with ease of doing business in Nigeria. #nlinnigeria #solvingglobalchallengestogether

Yesterday, the Deputy Consul-General, Ms. Leonie Van der Stijl joined the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in witnessing the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Lagos State Government represented by the Commisioner for Environment, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab and Harvest Waste Consortium represented by the CEO, Mr. Evert Lichtenbelt at the Lagos House, Ikeja. This collaboration is projected to deliver the largest high efficiency waste-to-energy facility in Africa. The project will deliver: 1. A sustainable alternative to the current practice of waste dumping but will also divert significant quantity of waste from dump site in Lagos 2. This will significantly reduce the environmental footprint of our waste disposal methods and generate 60-75MW of base load electricity powering 40,000 households in Lagos. 3. The project is expected to save approximately 500,000 - 550,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gas emissions per year. 4. The project will stimulate economic activity, attracting major investment to Nigeria, creating 300-500 jobs during the construction phase and 110 permanent jobs over the plant’s operational lifespan. The Netherlands is committed to sustainable and inclusive private-sector partnership with Nigeria. #NLinNigeria #solvingglobalchallengestogether

We are delighted to announce the launch of Eco-Learn Nigeria, a youth-led climate education project facilitated by the 🇳🇱 Consulate General in Lagos that aims to empower Lagos' public school teachers with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively educate students on climate change. Leading youth organizations, including the Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN), WHATisDESIGN (WID) and the Earthplus Sustainability Network, along with the Dutch Youth Advisory Committee in Lagos, have been pivotal. They have partnered with the Lagos State Public Service Servants Development Centre and the Ministry of Environment to drive this initiative forward. The journey started in 2023, bringing together over twenty youth organizations with a shared vision to promote climate action with education. ECO-LEARN Nigeria is the result of this unique collaboration, emphasizing the important role youth play in championing sustainable action and the crucial role of education in tackling climate challenges. Flash forward to 2024, 40 passionate and knowledgeable educators have started this journey with us and will spearhead climate education in their classrooms, championing Sustainable Development Goals and fostering a greener future. With all stakeholders united, classrooms across Lagos are set to become launchpads for climate action. Heartfelt thanks to the youth organizations, Lagos State Government, and PSSDC MAGODO for their crucial roles. Eco-Learn Nigeria is a testament to what can be achieved when young people are empowered to lead. Together, we are shaping a sustainable future!

The Netherlands put youth at heart, empowering youth to shape their future! Delighted that the Youth Advisory Committee of the Netherlands Consulate in Lagos spearheaded a round table on impactful entrepreneurship and youth employment last April. Together, we’re fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance prospects. Gratitude to Sonia Onovughakpo Fajusigbe, Adenike Adeyemi, Kelechi Achinonu, Amarachi Kalu and Ife Durosinmi-Etti, MBA for sharing insights. How do you think we can better tailor entrepreneurship programs to meet the needs of young people? Share your thoughts below! #NlinNigeria #solvingglobalchallengestogether #youthatheart #Collaboration #Entrepreneurship

On World Press Freedom Day, we celebrate journalists and all those at the barricades sharing truth with us, strengthening transparency and accountability. We call for their protection. Members of the press are more and more at risk carrying out their vital work. Women journalists are especially affected by attacks and violence, both online and offline. Thank you to our partners Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), and all others for strengthening press freedom in Nigeria, the Netherlands, and the world #WorldPressFreedomday2024 #SolvingGlobalChallengesTogether #NLinNigeria

Happy King’s Day 2024! Today, His Royal Majesty, King Willem-Alexander of the Kingdom of Netherlands clocks 57 years! A National day of the Netherlands celebrated with festivities across the country and in all missions abroad distinctively with the color Orange 🍊. #KingsDay #NLinNigeria

25th, April, 2024 Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Rutte met with the Nigerian president, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Catshouse in the Hague, Netherlands where the 2 leaders then proceeded to lead their teams in a bilateral dialogue towards enhancing trade opportunities across sectors with specific focus on renewable energy, Agriculture and ICT/Innovation. President Tinubu then proceeded to engage with the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum comprising of Dutch companies and investors with keen interest in Nigeria. Deliberations centred around strengthening the economic relationship between both countries and improving of the ease of doing business in Nigeria. Since Nigeria’s independence, the Netherlands has continuously been one of Nigeria’s biggest trading partners. With pioneering contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector, agriculture and through partnerships and technical assistance over the last 70 years, cooperation in the aviation and marine industries including through designing airports and dams, and large-scale contributions to consumer goods, music, food and beverages. Dutch companies have invested over $1 billion in Nigeria and created over 160,000 jobs. Bilateral trade last year alone amounted to 7 billion Euros. #solvingglobalchallengestogether

The Horti Trade Mission ended with a field visit to Mile 12 Market during the Horti Trade Mission! 🌱 Exploring Nigeria's bustling Mile 12 International Market, the largest agricultural hub in Nigeria and West Africa, was an eye-opening experience. Did you know that this market boasts of 10,000 traders and supplies 400 other markets in the region? Our field visit provided invaluable insights into the market flow of fresh produce and the future of agriculture. We thank all partners for their invaluable contribution towards the success of this mission. #NLinNigeria #Farmingthefuture #Agrofoodfair2024 #SolvingGlobalChallengesTogether

🏆 Drumroll, please! 🏆 We are thrilled to announce the winner of the Agropreneur Award Ceremony held on March 27, 2024, at the Consulate-General in Lagos. 🌱✨ After meticulously reviewing 20 nominations, the top three finalists emerged as the cream of the crop: Agro Optimizer, East West Seed Nigeria, and DDEE. Each nominee showcased innovative solutions and impactful contributions to the Nigerian food system and society. Amongst these outstanding contenders, it is with great honor that we congratulate DDEE FARMS as the recipient of this prestigious award! 🎉 Their remarkable achievements have truly set a new standard in agricultural excellence. The ceremony, hosted by Michel Deelen and facilitated by Inge Tenniglo, brought together high-level agricultural stakeholders to celebrate the exceptional achievements of these entrepreneurs. From innovative solutions to sustainable practices, each nominee showcased the incredible potential within the agricultural sector. A heartfelt congratulations to DDEE FARMS and a round of applause to all the nominees for their remarkable dedication and impact.   #NLinNigeria #Farmingthefuture #SolvingGlobalChallengesTogether #AgropreneurOfTheYear #AgriculturalInnovation #CelebratingAchievement