Hello
#Nigeria
. My name is Jens Ole Bach Hansen and I am the new proud and honored ambassador designate of
#Denmark
to this great, important and fascinating country. I cannot wait to get started and to get to know this country even better. Follow my work here
#DenmarkNigeria
Hello
#Nigeria
! I am very happy and honored to be the new Ambassador designate of Denmark to this great nation. Thank you for the kind hospitality and reception in our first days in your beautiful country.
Congrats
#Nigeria
on the vision of
@MBuhari
@FmardNg
to “produce what you eat and eat what you produce” & the National Young Farmers Scheme. Food security, safety & education are key to poverty reduction. Denmark is proud increase our diverse agric coop w NG in all these areas.
Hello
#Nigeria
. Thank you so much for the warm welcome, the advice, recommendations of places to see & things to do in 🇳🇬, the invitations to taste Nigerian culinary specialties & all the questions. You made my first week and made me even more excited to work for
#DenmarkNigeria
Inauguration of the Arla Foods modern milking parlour at Zaidi farms is a big step towards business based milk production in
#Kaduna
state with local partnerships
@FmardNg
@GovKaduna
delivering on the bilateral agri MoU btw NG and Denmark
#Danida
My last tweet as Ambassador of Denmark to
#Nigeria
Thanks to all my followers on Twitter for all your comments/great discussions. It has been both fun and very interesting. I am very happy to welcome and hand over
@DKambNigeria
to my excellent successor, Ambassador Jesper Kamp.
Groundbreaking today at Damau Household Milk Farm Project. Strong PPP btw Kaduna State Gov, H.E.
@GovKaduna
@elrufai
@cenbank
and
#Arla
incl. local pastoralist - together developing a world class grazing reserve and a dairy producing farmer cooperative to lead the way!
@MBuhari
Thanks to my fantastic and dedicated
#Nigerian
staff at the Embassy. You have truly helped turning a small office into a fully fledged Embassy of
#Denmark
. Do keep up the good work you are doing for both our countries - you will always be part of our history in Abuja and 🇳🇬 😄
The city of Holbæk in
#Denmark
just elected the country's youngest mayor - 24 year old Christina K Hansen - and YES she is a woman! Your turn
#Nigeria
and remember that you're
#NotTooYoungToRun
Today we celebrate Her Majesty The Queen of
#Denmark
80th birthday! By the Grace of God, Queen of Denmark!
Her motto since her coronation: God's help, the love of The People and Denmark's strength.
So good to meet
@BukkyShonibare
today at the
#SDSStories
hangout at the Danish Embassy. A courageous woman with clear and strong views. Keep up the necessary and good fight Bukky!
With support from the
@DKambNigeria
, IOM and
@nigimmigration
commissioned the Abuja Secondary Inspection Facility on Friday.
The centre will improve border control for efficient migration management, security, and facilitating legal travel through verifying travel documents.
The marginalized and vulnerable
#AlmajiriCildren
need our protection and help. Today on
#AlmajiriChildRightsDay
I stand with them for at better life and future. Laws are good and needed but implementation is better!
#GetInvolved
@sileburgar
@FmardNg
@GovKaduna
No they are cross breeds between New Jersey and local breeds. Combined with a new type of grass, sufficient water and less walking around the cows each produce 8 liters per day.
Hello
#Nigeria
! Ambassadors from 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇩🇰visited IDP camps in Borno hosted by
@OCHANigeria
. Coordination Saves Lives but the narrative has to change - Nigerians living in camps in their own country is not a sustainable solution to the displacement of vulnerable women and children.
As a passionate football fan it was truly inspiring to meet Jonas, Claus, Churchill and Fredrick from Danish football club
@fcmidtjylland
and Nigerian club FC Ebedei and learn how they spot, train and take good care of young Nigerian talents. Keep up the good work!
#Nigeria
My twitter people, We won use this opportunity hail una for this correct 2017 wey just pass and We dey jinja make we reach 2018 so make we continue our sweet sweet talk for Twitter 😊. We also won wish una correct Ekeresimesi and a very correct New year.
Met the Min of Trans H.E. Rotimi Amaechi today to inform of Denmark’s decision to deploy a frigate to the GoG to secure the right to free navigation and discuss transport infrastructure investments by Danish companies
@NGRPresident
@MinTransportNG
@APMTerminals
@DanishShipping
Hey listen to this:
#SuperEagles
are winners even before the
#WorldCupRussia2018
has begun! It's official! Nigeria is the most stylish team at the World Cup
During my recent visit to IDP camps in North-East I shed tears for the many lives lost, sisters and brothers abducted, fathers dead, mothers mourning, aid workers killed and kidnapped. It is time for peace! End the carnage and show
#Nigerians
a future in the NE -
#10YearsTooMany
The
#AUEUSummit
is coming up! Help make sure the voices of the
#Youth
are heard and upload your picture under the hashtag
#WishingWell
and remember you are
#NotTooYoungToRun
An old man's wish for today's young people :)
Jesper Kamp, has presented his letter of credence to President Muhammadu Buhari, as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Federal Republic of
#Nigeria
during a ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja...
Truly commendable initiative to establish the first Youth SDG community center in
@Nigeria
Gwagwalada LGA. Hope that the center will inspire the Government and the youth to engage more. The youth of today are the leaders of today - NOT tomorrow - full inclusion is needed!
Hello
#Nigeria
. Did you know that the Nordic countries have long-standing and good relations with 🇳🇬 and 🇬🇭 and they cooperate within trade, security and multilateral contexts.
The 12 & 13/8
#TheNordics
are together visiting 🇳🇬 and 🇬🇭 to further strengthening our partnership
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf M. Tuggar (OON) received in audience a special delegation of Nordic Ministers today 13th August, 2024.
The Nordic Ministers, also referred to as the N5 (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland) were led by H.E
Wishing everyone in
#Nigeria
a Happy New Year! 🥂 2018 was a busy year for the Danish Embassy in Abuja and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Danish & Nigerian cooperation partners 🙏 Looking forward to further strengthening 🇩🇰🇳🇬 relations in 2019.
Saying a warm and fond farewell to the fantastic team at the Danish Consulate General in Lagos. They are doing an exellent job in bringing companies from
#Denmark
and
#Nigeria
together and broadening our commercial relations. Keep up the good work :)
The key to unlocking the full potential of
#Nigeria
is
#genderequality
. With an equal seat for women at every table - SHE will prosper. Thank you to the mentee’s and mentor’s of the
@unwomenNG
inter-gen program for showing us that there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel.
Women make enormous contributions to economies, whether in businesses, on farms, as entrepreneurs or employees or by unpaid care work at home, yet remain disproportionately affected by poverty, discrimination and exploitation
#IWD2021
#NordicsChooseToChallenge
#ChooseToChallenge
Congratulations
#UnitedNations
who today return to serve humanity in the
#UN
House in Abuja post bombing in 2011 where 20 colleagues paid the ultimate sacrifice & 60 wounded.
#dkaid
salutes the fallen and renew our solidarity with all
#UNstaff
& Res Coordinator
@edwardkallon
.
Denmark's longstanding support has been pivotal in shaping
#ECOWAS
's engagement with other donors. Thank you,
@AmbMusah_AbdelF
, for the commendation and farewell. I’m proud of our shared achievements and strong partnership.
#Denmark
#Collaboration
My sincere appreciation to His Excellency, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, Governor of Akwa Ibom State for hosting the delegation from 🇩🇰 and
@unfpanigeria
. I appreciated the discussion about 🇩🇰 activities in 🇳🇬. Looking forward to our next visit to Akwa Ibom! 🇳🇬🇩🇰🤝
Opening of
#ECOWAS
Women Parliamentarians First
#ECOFEPA
General Summit in
#Abuja
- Women are hugely underrepresented in politics in the whole region - more needs to be done to change this
#EUGenderChampionNG
Today we met w
@Adejoke_O_A
Senior Special Assistant to the President on
#SDGs
to discuss how to increase cooperation btw
#Nigeria
and
#Denmark
- ONLY with full inclusion of the Private Sector will we be able reach the SDGs. Partnerships for the Goals -
@SDGPartnerships
Yesterday I had the pleasure to visit the Danish company
#Maersk
in Apapa,
#Lagos
- the worlds largest container shipping company. Good discussions on the benefits of gender diversity in the public and private sector. Maersk
#Nigeria
is most definitely a frontrunner in this area.
To Denmark it is absolutely crucial to support education for children in conflict areas, which is why the DK government with the most recent pledges has donated $76 million to the
@ECW
with a particular focus on
#LeaveNoGirlBehind
#EducationCannotWait
#Nigeria
#dkaid
International Coalition led by
@EduCannotWait
provides new educational opportunities for 194K
#children
displaced by conflict in
#Nigeria
Children returning home to benefit from US$2.5M to rehabilitate 50 classrooms & build capacity for 800 teachers
More:
Have you picked up yours? If not
#GetYourPVC
!
@inecnigeria
has extended voter registration until Friday August 31 - don't miss this important deadline. Remember: YOUR vote counts when
#NigeriaDecides2019
Happy and proud to be Celebrating the Winner of the Creative Business Cup
#Nigeria
Ms. Chioma Ogbudimpka; Red Button Fashion going to Copenhagen to compete for the nr.1 spot in the World. Watch out here comes a winner! Chioma outperformed 2200 competitors -
@EDC4SME
@cbc_cup
Today, we remember women and men, allies incl
#Nigeria
who gave the ultimate sacrifice, served in the World Wars and other conflicts to secure our freedom - we will never forget. You are ALL amazing people!
At 11am guns on the Western Front fell silent
#RemembranceDay
#Forsvaret
.
Great to meet so many active young Nigerians and to learn about their aspirations, ideas and indeed realistic projects engaging large groups of young people in the agric sector. Kudos to these 4 young women and men from
@nirsalconnect
and may they succeed in their endeavours!
Joining the flash mob at Jabi Lake mall earlier today for the
#16DaysOfActivism
against Gender-based violence - dancers did an awesome performance -
#EU4Her
#HerStoryOurStory
- and YES we do care about you! (have to watch the video to understand).
Hello
#Nigeria
🇳🇬 Yesterday, I visited the
#EUEOM
Election Observation Mission (now with 6 DK observers). Democratic elections are the celebration of OUR COLLECTIVE VOICES we each bring to shape our collective future. I encourage all to engage in free, fair and peaceful elections.
The Embassy of Denmark is in full support of the efforts of
#EUforNigeria
and members states in the fight against
#COVID19
in
#Nigeria
. Only thru a coordinated response and in full solidarity with our sister continent Africa, can we hope to eradicate this threat to all of us.
Preparing for 2019 elections and getting help from a wonderful group of young people to raise awareness about the need to get your
#PVC
and not least to get out and use your vote.
#SDGs
are all about good governance @
#EU4Democracy
@EUinNigeria
@DanishMFA
Speaking the
@SheForumAfrica
event on the eve of
#IWD2018
and for the first time as
#GenderChampion
of the European Union Embassies in Nigeria. So many women - so many stories - truly inspirational!
🇩🇰 has just been elected to the UN Security Council for 2025-2026. A warm thanks to everyone that voted for us. DK is humbled to take on this important responsibility and looks forward to working with fellow members to advance international peace and security.
Today, I had a very successful & inspiring meeting with
@NigerianPorts
Authority, Executive Director Dr. Sokonte and
#Maersk
Cluster Top, Mr. Tohouo Tohouo to discuss opportunities & challenges for
#blaadk
in
#Nigeria
and the DK Government Priority Paper on Maritime Security.
Congrats on the commissioning of NAPRI Modern Milking Parlour to develop and create a sustainable, peaceful and prosperous future in dairy farming for
#Nigerians
. Based on MoU btw
@FmardNg
NAPRI
@ArlaFoods
and
@DanishMFA
. Private Public Partnership to benefit the greater good
@Mr_littleyes
At present we unfortunately don’t take interns and no job openings, but we have many good and competent local staff. You are always welcome to follow our webpage, where we publish openings when we are seeking new colleagues.
Today is End Violence against Women and Girls Day. I support
#orangetheworld
to let everyone know that this kind of violence must stop. It has absolutely no place in any society!
History has been made :
31st of May, 2018 ✅
The Nigerian President signs the
#NotTooYoungToRun
Bill into Law🇳🇬.
Congratulations to all Young Nigerians and to everyone who played a role in seeing this moment happen.
#NotTooYoungToRun
Did you know in 1924 Nina Bang became the worlds first female Minister in a country with parliamentary democracy. Today, about 40% of the reps in the Danish parliament are female and Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen is female. More work to achieve full gender equality!
Strongly condemn the dreadful killings of 65 mourners at funeral in northeast Nigeria. My thoughts and sympathies go to the victims and their families. Denmark🇩🇰 reaffirms its support and solidarity with the people of
#Nigeria
🇳🇬 in their pursuit of peace & security.
Hello
#Nigeria
, presidential cand. signed the
#NationalPeaceAccord
it will be put to the test before, during and after the results, at the responsibility of the leaders. Elections come and go, but the great 🇳🇬remain. Make sure it is non-violent, free and fair for the future of 🇳🇬
Happy Independence Day to all in
#Nigeria
. May the coming year be full of sustainable activities, events , projects and goodwill towards creating a better future for the youth of the country!
@NGYouthSDGs
@SDGsNGA
Looking forward to an exciting discussion today about women in politics with women from all over Nigeria. 2019 elections are just around the corner and the participation of women is absolutely crucial
#EUGenderChampionNG
#WomenVote4Women
We hope to see transparent campaigns and we urge all voters to use their democratic right and vote. We are particularly keen to see greater participation of women, youth and people living with disabilities.
Children and young people always capture my heart. Doing work that leaves a meaningful impact in the lives of young people especially girls continues to fuel my passion for the things I do. Cheers to the vibrant youngsters at
#Otuan
community
#Bayelsa
#DenmarkinNigeria
Delighted to unite with my Nordic colleagues
@SWEambNigeria
@LeenaPylvanaine
and extend heartfelt wishes to our esteemed friend
@NorAmbNigeria
as he embarks on his next chapter. Thank you, Knut, for your remarkable contributions to strengthening Nordic-Nigeria interests. 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴🇸🇪
Danish Air Transport på vej til Accra/Lagos for at hente strandede danskere, nordiske og EU borgere hjem fra Ghana/Nigeria. Stort tak til
@NorwayMFA
for at arrangere flyet, nært nordiske samarbejde og stor solidaritet! Sidste hånd på arbejdet, er at få alle ombord. God tur hjem!
@alika_igwebu
@NGRWailers
I very much agree - a developed Nigeria is to the advantage of the people and to the world. Nigeria has so much to contribute with.
Oh what a tough choice today! Do I support old friends from
#Iceland
🇮🇸 or my new best friends from
#Nigeria
🇳🇬??? Well I sincerely hope that the best team wins!
#FifaWorldCup2018
Gender equality and FULL inclusion of women in national development is imperative for
#Nigeria
to reach its potential as a peaceful and prosperous nation. Candid and honest discussions with the champions of this important agenda. We all know the issues - now is the time to act!
Today marks a significant milestone in maritime security cooperation with the commissioning of the Ship in a Box VBSS Simulator in Nigeria, and handover to
@NigerianNavy
, a testament to strengthened partnerships and shared commitments.
#MaritimeSecurity
#DenmarkInNigeria
🇩🇰🇳🇬"
Thank you, Your Excellency
@govdouyediri
for a productive meeting today with
#TeamEurope
. Your warm hospitality, people and the vibrant culture of
#Bayelsa
have truly enriched our experience. I’m leaving Bayelsa with a renewed inspiration for continued partnership in the region.
Staff members from 10 safehouses around
#Nigeria
+
@MecahtN
team attending our Capacity Building Conference in Abuja. Goals: to help 250 survivors from
#HumanTrafficking
, create 100 new ambassadors for raising awareness and advocacy activities. All working to make an impact now!
Commissioning the MIDAS project with the Honorable Minister for Interior, CG NIS and IOM. The project is a collaborative effort btw NIS and the Danish Government. The installation at all 5 international airports underscores Nigeria's commitment to a robust migration management.