Philippine Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria

The Philippine Embassy in Abuja warmly received Philippine delegates attending the 2026 Destiny Recovery Convention (DRC) hosted by Dunamis International Gospel Centre at the Glory Dome in Abuja, Nigeria, on 26 -31 May 2026. The embassy team welcomed the kababayan who were accompanied by the Philippine Consul, ad honorem, in Lagos, with a traditional Pinoy merienda featuring, among others, all-time favorites pancit and p**o. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor met with officials of the Directorate for Asia-Pacific Affairs and OIC Relations and the Directorate for UN and Decentralized Relations of the Ministry of External Relations (MINREX) of the Republic of Cameroon in Yaoundé on 28 May 2026. These meetings reaffirmed the commitments of both countries in further strengthening their cooperation at the bilateral and multilateral levels. This year marks and important milestone as the two (2) countries commemorate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The Republic of Cameroon is under the concurrent jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. 🇵🇭🇨🇲

The Philippine Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, has launched the observance of the Philippine Flag Days 2026 from 28 May to 12 June. During this period, citizens, schools, government offices and business establishments across the country display the Philippine flag prominently. The observance is mandated by Republic Act 8491, also known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor received the representatives of Naija4Sho Worldwide Inc. LLC to discuss possible collaboration in the implementation of Naija4Show - a platform aimed at showcasing Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and creative industries abroad. The Philippines is chosen as the first leg for the event's pilot tour in Asia, tentatively set in July 2026. The Naija4Sho has the potential to align with the mission of the Philippine Embassy in Abuja and also the Nigerian Embassy in Manila in further enhancing bilateral relations between the two (2) democracies. The Philippines and Nigeria are similarly known for their diverse and rich cultures, a prominent entertainment sector and a fast growing creative industry powered by young and dynamic populations. 🇵🇭🇳🇬

Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor discussed with the Philippine Honorary Consul in Lagos the planned Business Summit to be held in the Philippines in the 4th quarter of 2026. The event is envisioned to serve as a platform for stakeholders from the government and the private sector to discuss ways and identify pathways for collaboration to strengthen economic cooperation, tourism development, and investment partnerships between Nigeria and the Philippines. 🇵🇭🇳🇬

The Philippine Embassy attended the Northern Film Summit and Turkish-Nigeria Film Screening Festival held at the Yunus Emre Institute and Turkish chancery in Abuja on 14-15 May 2026. The two-day event was jointly organized by the Turkish Embassy and the convenors of the Kaduna International Film Festival with the theme "Bridging Cultures Through Cinema: A Northern Nigeria - Turkiye Creative Exchange and Cinematic Collaboration. The participation of the Philippine Embassy in the event is on account of its commitment to cultural diplomacy. 🇵🇭🇳🇬🇹🇷