THE NAME AND DOMICILE OF THE ASSOCIATION

The name of the association is Suomi - Nigeria Ystävyysseura ry.
For international contact purposes, Finnish – Nigerian Friendship Association (English translation) can be used. 
This association was founded in 1991 and is domiciled in Helsinki, Finland.


LANGUAGE

The official working language of the association is Finnish/Swedish and English


AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The aim of the association is to facilitate contacts and to promote cultural interaction and understanding between Finns and Nigerians.

The association intends to co-operate with a corresponding association in Nigeria.

To meet its aims and objectives, this association shall organize cultural happenings, meetings, lectures, seminars, discussions, information exchange and excursions.

It shall also give useful and practical advice or information to Finns and Nigerians in their interactions.

The association shall be an independent, non political, non-religious and non-profit seeking organization.

In seeking to support its activities, the association may solicit, receive donations and legacies, and organize lottery sales, different types of social occasions with gate fee but must obtain necessary permissions