The Embassy of Sweden in Abuja and Nigeria invite artists and designers from both countries to join a Logo Design Competition under the theme: “Sweden and Nigeria at 65 – Building Tomorrow Today.” This open call is part of activities marking 65 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Nigeria. The winning logo will serve as the official visual identity of the anniversary celebrations and will be used throughout the year across official platforms, communication materials, and commemorative events.
About the Logo Competition
Sweden and Nigeria celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, reflecting a long-standing partnership built on friendship, trade, development cooperation, innovation, and shared values. Over the decades, both countries have worked together in areas such as economic growth, youth development, education, sustainability, and cultural exchange. To mark this important milestone, the Logo Competition is designed to encourage creativity and provide artists and designers with an opportunity to visually interpret the past, present, and future of Sweden–Nigeria relations. The selected logo will become a symbol of unity, cooperation, and forward-looking collaboration between the two nations.
What are we looking for?
The competition seeks a strong, original, and meaningful logo concept that clearly communicates the essence of the anniversary. Entries should meet the following criteria:
- A design that reflects 65 years of Sweden–Nigeria relations, highlighting shared history while placing emphasis on the future.
- A creative interpretation aligned with the theme Sweden and Nigeria at 65 – Building Tomorrow Today.
- Clear inclusion of the number “65” as a central element of the design.
- Inclusion of the phrase “Sweden–Nigeria” or “Sweden and Nigeria” in the logo text.
- Submission of both colour and black-and-white versions of the logo.
- Use of a scalable vector format suitable for print, digital platforms, branding materials, and large-format applications.
Winner announcement
The winner of the Logo Competition will be officially announced on the following date:
- Date: 20 February 2026
The selected designer will be contacted directly ahead of the public announcement.
Selection process
All eligible entries will be reviewed through a structured selection process. A jury composed of representatives from the Embassy of Sweden in Abuja, the Business Sweden, the Office in Lagos, and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth Development will assess submissions based on creativity, relevance to the theme, originality, and usability across multiple platforms.
- Only entries that fully comply with the submission guidelines will be considered.
- The jury reserves the right not to select a winner if no entry meets the required standard.
Prize and recognition
The competition offers both financial reward and visibility for selected participants:
- First prize: 650,000 NGN, payable by invoice or provided in kind.
- Selected submissions may be showcased on the Embassies’ official social media platforms and communication channels.
- Chosen designs may also be featured in a virtual or in-person exhibition or included in a commemorative publication marking the anniversary.
Eligibility
Participation in the competition is subject to the following conditions:
- Open to all Nigerian and Swedish citizens.
- Employees of the Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria, Swedish government agencies, and their immediate family members are not eligible.
- Entries must be original works created specifically for this competition.
- Designs must not infringe on existing trademarks, copyrights, or intellectual property rights.
- Entries found to be copied, reused, or previously published will be automatically disqualified.
- Decisions of the jury are final and binding.
Upon selection, the winning design and all associated rights will become the property of the Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria. The Embassy reserves the right to modify or adapt the logo for different applications or object branding while maintaining its core identity.
Consent and Copyright Agreement
Participants are required to copy and paste the consent text into a Word document, complete it with their personal details, sign it, and attach it as a PDF with their entry submission to event.abuja@gov.se. The declaration confirms originality, transfer of usage rights, and acceptance of the jury’s decision.
Your submission must include:
- Logo files in PDF, PNG, or high-resolution JPEG format, named as:
- FullName_Country (for example, AishaOkafor_Nigeria.pdf).
- A signed Consent and Copyright Agreement.
- A short bio of the creator or creators, with a maximum of 150 words, and an optional brief description of the design concept.
How and when to submit
- Deadline: 31 January 2026
- Email submissions to: event.abuja@gov.se
- Subject line: “Logo Design Competition: Sweden-Nigeria at 65”
