Festivals & concerts
Music, dance and colour — cultural celebrations that share the richness of Nigerian heritage with the whole of Tees Valley.
Est. 2006 · Tees Valley (Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, Redcar, Stockton)
Nigerian Community, Tees Valley.
Promoting Nigerian culture and values, supporting one another, and building bridges of understanding across Tees Valley.
Community First
Empowerment For All
Collaboration Always
Impact Together
Who we are
A home away from home for every Nigerian in Tees Valley
NICOT was founded on a simple belief: that by sharing our culture with others, we promote greater understanding and appreciation of Nigerian people and their heritage. From a first meeting of five people in 2006, NICOT has grown into a recognised and respected organisation in the community.
Membership is open to every Nigerian, irrespective of religion. In 2022 we became the Nigerian Community Tees Valley, welcoming Nigerians living in Darlington and across the region.
Read our history
2006First Council meeting
2007Officially inaugurated in Middlesbrough
7Executive Committees, 2007 – 2021
5Tees Valley boroughs, one community
What we do
Celebrating culture. Strengthening community.
NICOT hosts a wide range of cultural events and activities that foster social cohesion and community integration in Tees Valley.
Workshops & education
Educational programmes and practical workshops that help members, young people and newcomers thrive.
Welfare & togetherness
From shared meals to a helping hand in hard times, our welfare work makes sure no one stands alone.