Sweden and Nigeria at 65 Logo Competition

Job Description

In 2026, Sweden and Nigeria celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations, a partnership built on friendship, trade, and shared values.

To mark this milestone, the Embassy of Sweden in Abuja invites artists and designers from both countries to participate in a Logo Design Competition under the theme:

“Sweden and Nigeria at 65 – Building Tomorrow Today.”

The winning logo will serve as the official visual identity for the anniversary and will be used across official platforms and events throughout the year.

Overview

Type: Contest
Sponsor: Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria
Who Can Apply: Nigerian and Swedish citizens
Benefits:

• First Prize: ₦650,000 (payable by invoice or in-kind)
• Selected submissions will be showcased on the Embassies’ social media platforms

Winner Announcement Date: February 20, 2026
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• 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 to apply

Selection Process

• A jury comprising representatives from:
  • The Embassy of Sweden in Abuja
  • The Swedish Trade and Invest Council (Business Sweden), Lagos Office
  • Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth Development
• Only entries that comply with the submission guidelines will be reviewed
• The jury will select the final winner

Terms and Conditions for the Sweden and Nigeria at 65 Logo Competition

Originality

• All submissions must be original and created specifically for this competition
• Designs must not infringe on existing trademarks, copyrights, or intellectual property rights

Ownership and Usage Rights

• Upon selection, the winning logo and all associated rights become the property of the Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria
• The Embassy reserves the right to modify or adapt the logo for various applications while preserving its core identity

Disqualification

• Any entry found to be copied or previously published will be automatically disqualified

Final Decision

• All decisions by the jury are final and binding
• The organizers reserve the right not to select a winner if no suitable entry is identified
• Selected designs may also be featured in a virtual or in-person exhibition or commemorative publication

Submission Rules for the Sweden and Nigeria at 65 Logo Competition

All entries must be submitted via email.

Submission Email: [email protected]
Email Subject Line: Logo Design Competition: Sweden-Nigeria at 65

Your submission must include:

• Logo files in PDF, PNG, or high-resolution JPEG format
  • File naming format: FullName_Country (e.g., AishaOkafor_Nigeria.pdf)
• A signed Consent and Copyright Agreement
• A short bio of the creator(s) (maximum of 150 words)
• An optional brief description of the design concept

Consent and Copyright Agreement

Applicants are required to include a signed consent and copyright agreement with their submission.

Please copy the text below into a Word document, complete it with your details, sign it, and attach it as a PDF with your email submission:

I, [Insert Full Name], hereby declare that:

• The logo I have submitted is my original work and does not infringe on any third-party rights.
• I grant the Embassy of Sweden in Abuja full rights to use, reproduce, adapt, and distribute my design for any official purpose related to the “Sweden-Nigeria 65 Years” celebration.
• I understand that if selected, the design and its intellectual property rights will belong exclusively to the Embassy of Sweden in Abuja.
• I agree that the decision of the judging panel shall be final and binding.

Signature:
Date:
City and Country:

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026