- Ambassador Nkechi Ufochukwu has officially assumed office as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the State of Israel after presenting her Letters of Credence to Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem.
- Ufochukwu outlined trade and investment, agriculture, technology, defence and security, healthcare, and cultural exchanges as key priority sectors for her tenure.
- President Herzog welcomed the Nigerian envoy and expressed Israel’s readiness to deepen cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in technology innovation and counter-terrorism.
Ambassador Nkechi Ufochukwu has formally commenced her diplomatic duties as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel following an official presentation of her Letters of Credence to Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Presidential Residence in Jerusalem.
Eko Hot Blog reports that according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ceremony marks a milestone in solidifying long-standing bilateral relations between both nations.
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Delivering the warm regards of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian public, Ufochukwu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to expanding strategic partnerships that serve mutual interests.
The newly appointed envoy highlighted critical areas of interest for her mission, including trade, agricultural food security, technology innovation, healthcare, and counter-terrorism security cooperation.
In response, President Herzog affirmed Israel’s commitment to collaborating closely with Nigeria to advance shared economic and security goals.
Ufochukwu is among the ambassadors-designate whose postings were confirmed to enhance Nigeria’s global diplomatic footprint and drive foreign policy objectives.
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