The Federal Government of Nigeria made a donation of about 400 million yen to the Government of Japan to assist the victims of the great earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.  The donation was officially presented by Ambassador Godwin Agbo to Vice Minister Kikuta Makiko on June 15, 2011 at a brief ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  During the presentation ceremony, the Ambassador stated that Nigeria, though a developing country with its challenges cannot afford to close its eyes to a friendly country like Japan during this trying period.  He acknowledged the assistance Japan has offered to Nigeria particularly through the TICAD process and expressed the hope for continued cordial and warm bilateral relations between the two countries.

In the discussion with Vice Minister Kikuta, the Nigerian Ambassador recognized that Japan has been a good host to quite a number of Nigerians who conduct their businesses in the country.

Speaking at the occasion, the Parliamentary Vice Minister thanked the Nigerian Government for the donation and expressed gratitude to efforts made by Ambassador Agbo to strengthen the cordial and bilateral relations between Japan and Nigeria.  She promised that the donation would be sent to the areas and victims of the March 11 incidents for the needed reconstruction and rehabilitation.

Earlier, President Goodluck Jonathan had sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Naoto Kan over the loss of lives and properties during March 11 incidents.