Value proposition

FON is building the largest network of Nigerian professionals in Europe and connecting Nigerian and European businesses.

Friends of Nigeria (FON), is a non-profit headquartered in France which is actively involved in promoting the attractiveness of Nigeria to European investors and companies, and to the Nigerian Diaspora across Europe. FON is also the largest network of Nigerian professionals and Entrepreneurs in France, and one of the largest across Europe (with members in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, etc.).

Our professional members are Nigerian professionals who work with multinationals, SMEs and other organizations across Europe as well as Nigerian entrepreneurs running successful businesses across Europe. Our corporate members are European businesses and organizations interested in Nigeria.

Our flagship event is the Spotlight Nigeria Business and Investment Forum which is the foremost annual event in Europe which connects European Businesses with Nigerian businesses, for the sake of partnerships and collaborations. Since 2014, 5 editions of the Spotlight Nigeria Business and Investment Summit have held in Paris, and the 6th Edition is scheduled for October 2023 in Paris, France.

Our vision is to be at the forefront of promoting Nigeria in Europe and connecting professionals and businesses to opportunities both in Nigeria and Europe.

To learn more about Friends of Nigeria, visit: www.friendsofnigeria.net