Tinubu Receives Letters Of Credence From 17 Ambassadors, Four High Commissioners

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At the State House in Abuja on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu received Letters of Credence from 21 new foreign ambassadors.

This was made known by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement.

17 ambassadors and four high commissioners made the pledge to strengthen bilateral ties and intensify engagements across key sectors during a ceremony held in the Council Chamber.

President Tinubu stated after receiving their credentials that the country was still fully committed to promoting international peace, harmony, and prosperity.

I warmly welcome you to the State House and congratulate you on your appointment as Nigeria’s government’s official representatives.

Nigeria values long-standing relationships and strategic partnerships in all of the world. Your accreditation today confirms the breadth of our bilateral ties and our shared commitment to grow cooperation and partnership in mutually beneficial fields, he said.

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New foreign envoys send Tinubu letters of credence. Credit: @aonanuga1956/X

The President urged diplomats to strengthen their cooperation in fields of trade, energy, agriculture, education, technology, defense, and cultural exchange.

Security threats, climate pressures, economic instability, and humanitarian issues are all a part of the global community’s constantly evolving challenges. To promote peace, stability, and prosperity, Nigeria is prepared to work closely with your governments.

I can assure you of the government of Nigeria’s full cooperation as you begin your partnership duties. I’m confident that your tenure in Nigeria will be fruitful because my doors are open and will remain open for constructive engagements, Tinubu said.

Suzuki Hideo, the ambassador of Japan, praised the diplomats’ recent accomplishments and praised Nigeria’s strategic significance in ECOWAS and Africa.

“We are honored and overjoyed to have received our Letters of Credence today,” the statement states. For everyone, it’s a historic moment,” Hideo said.

Hideo noted that Nigeria’s support of ECOWAS’ economic growth and stability had earned it acclaim worldwide.

List of Newly Accredited Envoys

Ambassadors who gave their Letters of Credence include:

Suzuki Hideo (Japan)

Brah Mahamat (Chad)

Rodolf Estime Lekogo (Gabon)

Mehmet Poroy (Türkiye)

State of Palestine, Muhannad M. A. Alhammouri

Spanish artist Felix Costales

Indonesia’s Banbang Suharto

Ba Abdoulaaye Mamadou (Mauritania)

Austrian Peter Guschelbauer