If you are looking to address a letter to the Canadian embassy in Lagos, Nigeria, here is the right way to do it. Addressing a letter to an embassy requires attention to detail, that is the only way to ensure your communication reaches its intended destination.
Whether you’re applying for a visa, seeking information, or have an inquiry, you need to follow the right procedure for you to get your intended outcome.
Let me show you how you should address your letter to ensure it reaches the right hands.
Verify the embassy’s address
This is very important, before you begin addressing your letter, make sure that you have the correct mailing address for the Canadian Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria.
Embassies occasionally change locations or addresses, so you need to have the most up-to-date information.
Currently, the address for the Canadian Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria, is:
Canadian High Commission
No 4, Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island
Lagos, Nigeria
However, you may be reading this in the future (when the address has been changed) this is why I strongly recommend you check the embassy’s official website (http://www.nigeria.gc.ca) or contact them directly to confirm their current address before sending your letter.
Include your contact information
Your contact information should be clearly stated at the top of the letter. Do you know why? It will allow the embassy to get in touch with you if necessary.
You should include the following details:
- Your Full Name
- Your Address
- Your Phone Number
- Your Email Address (if applicable)
Your contact information should be aligned to the left-hand side of the page, one line below the date.
Example:
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]
Add the Date
Do not forget to include the date on which you are writing the letter. You can put the date in one or two lines below your contact information.
Example
[Date]
Write the correct embassy address
You cannot send your letter without putting the embassy’s address. Write the embassy’s address on the top right-hand side of the letter.
Make sure the address you are writing is complete and accurate, you can’t afford to have a wrong address.
Please, don’t make that mistake. It can be costly.
You should also include the postal code and any other relevant details.
Example
Canadian High Commission
No 4, Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island
Lagos, Nigeria
[Postal Code, if applicable]
Write the Salutation
The salutation is the greeting you use to address the recipient. In the case of a formal letter to an embassy, you have to use the title “Dear” followed by the official title of the embassy staff or the ambassador’s name.
Avoid the mistake of being friendly here even if you have an informal relationship with the recipient, make your letter formal.
If you are unsure of the recipient’s name or title, you can use a generic greeting such as “To Whom It May Concern.”
Example
Dear [Recipient’s Name or Title],
or
To Whom It May Concern,
Compose the letter
There is no need for a long list of write-ups here, the body of your letter should be concise, clear, and polite.
What do you want to tell the recipient? State your purpose for writing and provide any necessary details or information, do not give more information than needed.
In your letter, use formal language and avoid using slang or informal expressions.
Don’t do it.
If you are applying for a visa or have specific inquiries, clearly state your purpose and provide all required documents or information.
If you are writing for general information or assistance, be polite and respectful in your tone.
Close the letter
When closing your letter, use a formal closing phrase such as “Sincerely” or “Yours faithfully.”
Then, sign your name beneath the closing. If you are sending the letter via email, you can type your name below the closing.
Example
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Typed Name]
Proofread your letter
Do not send your letter if you have not checked it very well, before sending it, carefully proofread it to check for any spelling or grammatical errors.
Send your letter
If you checked and there is no error, you can send it to the Canadian Embassy in Lagos, Nigeria.
Remember, you must have the correct postage if you’re sending it by mail. If you are sending the letter via email, make sure to include all necessary attachments.
Conclusion
Addressing a letter to the Canadian embassy in Nigeria isn’t complicated, if you follow the steps here, your letter will get to the right hands after sending it.
Do not forget the rule, check the latest address of the embassy before addressing your letter, Embassies change their location so you need to be sure of the current address before sending your letter.
You should also verify the embassy’s contact information before sending your letter to avoid any delivery issues.
