- Letter Of Credence: Tinubu Pledges Stronger Engagement with Ambassadors on Trade, Security, and Development
- 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners presented their Letters of Credence to the President
- The President also called for deeper engagements with Nigeria across sectors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to fostering peace, harmony, and prosperity globally, emphasizing the importance of strong bilateral partnerships.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the assurance came during a formal ceremony at the Council Chamber of the State House, where 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners presented their Letters of Credence to the President.
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Tinubu encouraged the diplomats to engage constructively with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and underscored his open-door policy for collaboration on issues of mutual interest.
“Your accreditation today reaffirms the depth of our bilateral ties and our shared commitment to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest,” Tinubu said.
He highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, implement economic reforms, and create an environment conducive to investment, innovation, and sustainable development.
The President also called for deeper engagements with Nigeria across sectors such as trade, energy, agriculture, education, technology, defence cooperation, and cultural exchange, while addressing shared challenges including security threats, climate change, economic instability, and humanitarian concerns.
Speaking on behalf of the diplomats, Ambassador of Japan, Suzuki Hideo, described the occasion as historic and commended Nigeria’s leadership in ECOWAS and across Africa. Hideo praised Tinubu’s economic reforms and counter-terrorism strategies, noting that Nigeria remains a beacon of resilience and promise in the region.
Among the diplomats presenting their credentials were: Mr. Suzuki Hideo (Japan), Brah Mahamat (Chad), Rodolf Estime Lekogo (Gabon), Mehmet Poroy (Türkiye), Muhannad M.A. Alhammouri (Palestine), Felix Costales Artioda (Spain), Banbang Suharto (Indonesia), Ba Abdoulaaye Mamadou (Mauritania), Peter Guschelbauer (Austria), Thirapath Mongkolnavin (Thailand), Miah M.D. Mainul Kabir (Bangladesh), Anna Westerholm (Sweden), Tomas Vyprachticky (Czech Republic), and John Ball (United Kingdom), among others.
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