About Us

Our Mission

At Nunai, we believe in the strength of community. We connect Nigerians living in Italy to each other, helping them find support, resources, and opportunities. Our platform is built on trust, collaboration, and shared experiences, ensuring that every member feels at home, no matter the distance.

Join us today and unlock a world of possibilities tailored just for you!

We Know What It’s Like

You know that feeling when you’re in a new country and someone asks where you’re from, and you light up saying “Nigeria” – but then you realize you’re the only Nigerian in the room? We’ve been there. We get it.

How Our Association Started

Five years ago, a group of Nigerian professionals in Italy decided enough was enough. We were all facing the same challenges – Adunni couldn’t get her medical degree recognized, Kemi was being overlooked for promotions despite her brilliance, and Tunde had great business ideas but no network to help him navigate the Italian system.

That’s when we founded NUNAI (Nigerians United Network Association Italy) – not just as a support group, but as a formal association dedicated to creating real change for our community.

What We’re Really About

We’re Your People
Think of us as the older cousin who’s been living abroad for years and knows all the tricks. Need to know how to get your kids into a good school? We’ve got you. Trying to start a business but don’t know where to begin? We’ve helped dozens of others do exactly that.

We Keep You Connected
Missing home? Our events feel like family gatherings – complete with jollof rice debates and kids running around speaking both English and Igbo, Yoruba, or Hausa. We make sure you never forget where you come from.

We Help You Win
Whether you’re gunning for that promotion, applying to university, or launching your startup, we’re in your corner. We’ve built a network of people who want to see you succeed because when one of us wins, we all win.

We Speak Your Language
Not just literally (though yes, we do), but we understand the weight of sending money home, the pressure to succeed, and the weird guilt you feel when you’re doing well abroad while things are tough back home. We get all of it.

What NUNAI Does for Our Community

As a registered association, we’ve built structured programs that deliver real results:

Professional Integration Support: We work directly with Italian institutions to help members get their qualifications recognized and navigate professional licensing requirements.

Networking Events: Regular meetups across Italian cities where members connect over authentic Nigerian food and real conversations about succeeding in Italy.

Mentorship Program: Our formal mentorship system pairs new arrivals with established Nigerian professionals who understand both the Italian system and our cultural background.

Business Development Hub: We provide practical support for Nigerian entrepreneurs – from understanding Italian business regulations to connecting with funding opportunities and local partners.

Cultural Preservation: We organize festivals, language classes for children, and cultural events that keep our Nigerian identity strong while we build our lives in Italy.

Advocacy and Representation: As an association, we have a voice in community discussions and work with Italian institutions to address challenges facing Nigerians in Italy.

What Drives Us

We believe Nigeria gave us something special – resilience, warmth, ambition, and an unshakeable belief that we can make anything work. Now we’re taking that Nigerian spirit and conquering the world, one city at a time.

But here’s the thing: we’re not trying to become less Nigerian as we succeed abroad. We’re proving that being proudly Nigerian is actually our superpower.

Why This Matters

Look, we could all just keep our heads down, work hard, and hope for the best. But that’s not the Nigerian way. We’re community people. We’re family people. We lift each other up.

Every time someone in our network gets that job, launches that business, or graduates from that program, it opens the door for the next person. We’re building something bigger than ourselves – a global Nigerian family that’s got each other’s backs.

Join NUNAI

Whether you’ve been in Italy for twenty years or you just arrived last month, whether you’re thriving or still finding your footing, NUNAI welcomes you. As members of our association, you’ll have access to resources, networks, and support systems designed specifically for Nigerians building their lives in Italy.

Membership is open to all Nigerians living in Italy who want to be part of a community that lifts each other up while contributing positively to Italian society.

Because at the end of the day, we’re all just Nigerians trying to make it work in a big world. And that’s exactly enough to build something amazing together.

Ready to stop doing this alone? Message us. We’ll help you find your people.