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Building a future-ready workforce for Nigeria: Yesterday, Ambassador Patrick Egloff met with the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, H.E. Mr. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi. The meeting focused on the policies of Federal Government of Nigeria designed to improve employment in Nigeria and Switzerland’s concrete contribution to empowering young Nigerians with high-level vocational training they need to thrive, through the Skills Development and Youth Employment (SKYE) project 🛠️🎓 They also highlighted the power of the "tripartite dialogue"—the essential partnership between government, employers, and employees that shapes fair international standards. This collaborative spirit will take center stage at the upcoming International Labour Conference in #InternationalGeneva, the world’s most inclusive hub for global diplomacy. 🇨🇭🤝 Together, we’re turning potential into prosperity! 🚀 #InternationalLabourConference #InternationalGeneva #SwitzerlandinNigeria #SKYE #TVET #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment

As part of the ongoing partnership between the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the FAO in Northeast Nigeria, which began in 2021, Ambassador Patrick Egloff and Humanitarian Advisor Aline Bürki exchanged yesterday with FAO Representative Dr. Hussein Gadain (PhD), accompanied by Mr. BRAIMAH TOFIQ The SDC is proud to support FAO’s efforts to strengthen the resilience of crisis-affected communities by sustainably improving #foodproduction, #foodsystems and agriculture-based #livelihoods, particularly as food insecurity and malnutrition continue to rise across the country. This collaboration underscores Switzerland’s commitment to addressing urgent humanitarian needs while advancing #durablesolutions in Nigeria. #InternationalPartnerships #HumanitarianAction #FoodSecurity #Nutrition #Agriculture #ResilienceBuilding #SustainableDevelopment #LeavingNoOneBehind

Warmest congratulations to H.E. Ambassador Bianca Odumwegwu-Ojukwu on her appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs 👏 In a recent meeting the Minister and Ambassador Patrick Egloff discussed the strong and diverse bilateral relations between Switzerland and Nigeria and ways to further strengthen them. ✅some 50 🇨🇭 companies are present in Nigeria ✅🇨🇭 invests in the professional training of young Nigerians ✅🇨🇭 🇳🇬 migration partnership produces concrete results ✅🇨🇭 provides specific support to peace efforts ✅🇨🇭 humanitarian program supports the most vulnerable in the North-East and puts an emphasis on localization and strengthening of local partners ✅ 🇨🇭 and 🇳🇬 work together to strengthen democracy ✅ new forms of cooperation in the field of culture and creative industries are being developed 🗿🎬 #SwitzerlandinNigeria

🇨🇭🤝🇳🇬 Advancing Responsible Private Security Governance in Nigeria: Last Thursday Ambassador Patrick Egloff was honoured to host the official launch of the Nigerian Chapter of the International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA)️. The event brought together senior representatives of the Federal Government of Nigeria, security agencies 🛡️, civil society organizations, private security companies 🏢, international partners 🌍 and the media 📸—marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s engagement with international standards, accountability and professionalism in the private security sector. 🇨🇭 Switzerland is proud to have played a leading role in the creation of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers (2010) and the establishment of ICoCA (2013). The launch of the Nigerian chapter reflects years of sustained dialogue and partnership 🤝 and reinforces our shared commitment to: ✅ Respect for human rights and international humanitarian law 🕊️ ✅ Responsible business conduct in security services 🏛️ ✅ Stronger multi‑stakeholder cooperation and national ownership 🌐 🇨🇭 Switzerland congratulates Nigeria on this important step and looks forward to continued collaboration with ICoCA, Nigerian institutions and partners to strengthen private security governance in Nigeria🤝🌍. #SwitzerlandinNigeria #ICoCA #HumanRights #PrivateSecurity #GoodGovernance #RuleOfLaw #MultistakeholderPartnerships #ResponsibleBusinessConduct

As part of our commitment to strengthening #foodsystems and advancing #foodsecurity in Northeast Nigeria, Ambassador Patrick Egloff visited FAO-supported livelihood intervention sites in Jere LGA, Borno State, to gain first-hand insight into ongoing efforts and impact. Funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the Aquaculture Centre and the Fish Processing/#TomBrown Production Centre in Old Maiduguri demonstrate how resilient food systems can be built through integrated value and supply chains. During the visit, our Ambassador engaged directly with beneficiaries across the aquaculture and fish value chains. The visit further reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to supporting sustainable, community-based #foodsecurity and #livelihood solutions for conflict-affected households and communities in Northeast Nigeria. #SwitzerlandinNigeria #DurableSolutions

We were pleased to welcome Ambassador Patrick Egloff to The Kukah Centre (TKC) for a strategic engagement focused on advancing peacebuilding and strengthening electoral processes in the country. The meeting created an opportunity for meaningful dialogue on how to sustain and improve efforts that support credible and peaceful elections in Nigeria. Central to the discussion was the role of the NPC's Election Security Information Hub in providing reliable, data-driven insights to the National Peace Committee. By tracking trends such as electoral violence, misinformation, vote trading, and institutional risks, the Hub continues to support informed decision-making and proactive responses to emerging challenges within Nigeria’s electoral landscape. These insights are critical in guiding timely and evidence-based decisions that promote peaceful and credible elections. The conversation also reinforced the importance of partnerships as an agreement was signed by Ambassador Patrick Egloff on behalf of Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA of Switzerland, and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah for The Kukah Centre (TKC) as the secretariat of the National Peace Committee. Support from International Partners such as the Embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria has been instrumental in advancing this work. As Nigeria prepares for upcoming elections; collaboration, accountability, and evidence-based approaches will be key to strengthening public trust and promoting democratic stability. @swissembassyabuja #TKC4Peace #NPC4Peace #Peacebuilding #ElectionSecurity #Democracy #GoodGovernance #DataForPeace #SwitzerlandInNigeria

🕊️ Peaceful and credible elections are anchored in dialogue, trust, and inclusive engagement. 🇨🇭🇳🇬 Yesterday, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA of Switzerland, through its Peace and Human Rights Division, in collaboration with The Kukah Centre (TKC), officially launched the Strengthening the National Peace Committee project – an initiative aimed at reinforcing stakeholder engagement, accountability, and non-violent democratic processes ahead of Nigeria's 2026 off-cycle elections in #Ekiti and #Osun States, and the 2027 general elections. 🖊️ The agreement was signed by Ambassador Patrick Egloff on behalf of Switzerland, and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah for the TKC which serves as the secretariat of the National Peace Committee. Switzerland remains committed to supporting inclusive, dialogue-driven, and peaceful democratic processes in hashtag#Nigeria. #SwitzerlandInNigeria #Peacebuilding #Democracy #Dialogue #PeaceCommittee

Je me suis rendu en #Angola, au #Nigéria et en Côte d’Ivoire, trois acteurs économiques majeurs en #Afrique. Outre les questions commerciales et économiques, les entretiens politiques ont également porté sur les questions de sécurité et la coopération dans le domaine scientifique. Je me suis aussi rendu au Burkina Faso, quatrième pays de mon voyage, où nous avons mis l’accent sur la coopération internationale.

🇨🇭🇳🇬 Strengthening the Pillars of Democracy: On Monday, Ambassador Patrick Egloff was honoured to host a high-level exchange between two distinguished delegations at the Embassy in Abuja. Swiss MP Marc Jost led a delegation from the First Step Forum - a global coalition of parliamentarians and leaders dedicated to advancing religious freedom, human rights, and peace. We were privileged to welcome former Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger and Austrian MP Gudrun Kugler as part of this mission. The delegation met with the Swiss-Nigeria Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Nigerian House of Representatives, led by its Chairman, Hon. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei. 🏛️🤝 While the dialogue centered on international religious freedom, the discussions also explored broader collaboration amongst parliamentarians across several key thematic areas. 🌍 #SwitzerlandInNigeria #Diplomacy #HumanRights #NationalAssembly #SwissImpact #FirstStepForum #GlobalLeadership

🇨🇭🤝🇳🇬 : VP Cassis in Lagos - Strengthening the Swiss-Nigerian Economic Engine! Yesterday, Swiss Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs @ignaziocassis Cassis concluded his Nigeria mission with a day dedicated to the economic potential of the greater Lagos area, and to also witness the impact of Swiss investment in Nigeria firsthand. He had a deep dive into market opportunities with Swiss CEOs, including a visit to #MSC’s massive and exciting new investment project in the Harbor of Lagos🚢; and exchanges with Nestlé and Bühler Group, companies where Switzerland’s excellent T-VET model is successfully applied to empower Nigerian youths with world-class technical skills🎓💼. The message is clear: Swiss expertise is helping fuel Nigeria’s industrial future. Overall, it was a meaningful visit that strengthens the partnership between Switzerland and Nigeria. 🌍 #SwitzerlandInNigeria #SwissDiplomacy #SwissExcellence #EconomicDiplomacy #Lagos #VocationalTraining @eda_dfae @pulse.ng @sgsglobal @novartis_ch @nestle @buhler_group

🇨🇭🤝🇳🇬 A memorable moment in Swiss-Nigerian relations: Yesterday, the Swiss Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis, arrived in Nigeria for an official visit to #Abuja and #Lagos. With Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima, he discussed the quality and diversity of our bilateral relations, emphasizing Nigeria’s strong market potential and the valuable role of #Switzerland and Swiss companies in the Nigerian economy. 🤲 He highlighted Switzerland’s significant engagement in good offices and humanitarian assistance in Nigeria, particularly in the northeast. Together both sides explored new areas of cooperation, including in the areas of culture. 🛡️ In his meeting with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, he discussed the strong and longstanding partnership between Switzerland and Nigeria in peace and security. Both parties reiterated their commitment to deepening cooperation on the prevention and resolution of armed conflict in #Nigeria. #SwitzerlandInNigeria #DiplomacyInAction #BilateralRelations #PeaceAndSecurity #HumanitarianAid #CreativeEconomy #SwissForeignPolicy

🇨🇭🤝🇳🇬 Switzerland maintains good and diverse bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade, migration, peace promotion, humanitarian aid and culture with Nigeria. In 1996, Switzerland moved its embassy to the new capital, Abuja. In 2016, Switzerland opened a consulate general in Lagos. 249 Swiss citizens are living in Nigeria in 2026. Economic relations between Switzerland and Nigeria are significant, with trade reaching nearly CHF 700 million per year. The engagement of the Swiss private sector in Nigeria is long-standing and diverse, with around 50 companies employing nearly 9,000 people across the country and direct investments of approximately CHF 500 million. These companies make a significant contribution to the country’s industrial development, job creation, vocational training for young professionals and economic modernization.