President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja assured the global community that Nigeria is committed to advancing cross-border peace by strengthening partnerships to tackle emerging challenges.
The president gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 Ambassadors and four High Commissioners at the Council Chamber of the State House.
Tinubu urged the diplomats to engage meaningfully with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on all areas of shared interest and mutual benefit, noting that he maintains an open-door policy.
“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I warmly welcome you to the State House, and I congratulate you on your appointments as the official representatives of your respective countries,” he said.
“Nigeria values the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership with countries across all regions of the world. Your accreditation today reaffirms the depth of our bilateral ties and our shared commitment to expand cooperation and partnership in areas of mutual interest,” he added.
The president stated that the government remains focused on strengthening democratic institutions, driving economic reforms, and creating an enabling environment for investment, innovation, and sustainable development.
“We, therefore, encourage deeper engagements with Nigeria in trade, energy, agriculture, education, technology, defence cooperation, and cultural exchange,” Tinubu said.
“The global community faces evolving challenges: security threats, climate pressures, economic instability, and humanitarian issues. Nigeria is ready to work closely with your governments to promote peace, stability, and prosperity. As you begin your duty as partners, I assure you of the fullest cooperation of the government of Nigeria,” he added.
Speaking on behalf of the other diplomats, the Ambassador of Japan, Suzuki Hideo, described the presentation of Letters of Credence in Nigeria as both historic and remarkable, highlighting the country’s strategic position in ECOWAS and Africa.
“We are honoured and filled with gratitude to have presented our Letters of Credence today. It is a historic moment as we embark on a new chapter in deepening relations with Nigeria,” Hideo said.
He further praised Tinubu’s leadership, noting: “Your bold reforms, implemented to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal framework, attract investment, and promote inclusiveness, are highly recognised. Nigeria’s contributions to economic prosperity and political stability in ECOWAS and Africa have positioned the country for global recognition.”
The 17 ambassadors who presented their Letters of Credence included:
Mr. Suzuki Hideo, Ambassador of Japan
Brah Mahamat, Ambassador of the Republic of Chad
Rodolf Lekogo, Ambassador of the Republic of Gabon
Mehmet Poroy, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye
Muhannad Alhammouri, Ambassador of the State of Palestine
Felix Costales Artioda, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain
Banbang Suharto, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia
Abdoulaaye Mamadou, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Peter Guschelbauer, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria
Thirapath Mongkolnavin, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand
Also present were:
Miah Kabir, High Commissioner-Designate of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Anna Westerholm, Ambassador of Sweden
Tomas Vyprachticky, Ambassador of the Czech Republic
John Ballout Jr., Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia
Additionally, Letters of Credence were received from:
Baba Ahmod, High Commissioner of Ghana
Abheshek Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of India
Michal Cygan, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland
Roberto Mengoni, Ambassador of the Italian Republic
Martins Podostavek, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic
Gholamreza Raja, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Mrs. Juliette Sutherland, Non-Resident High Commissioner of Barbados
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