Three Nigerian ambassadors have presented their Letters of Credence to their host countries. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi, former Enugu State Governor, presented his letter to Greek President Constantine Tassoulas in Athens on September 16, 2026. The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Hellenic Republic, including the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Ugwuanyi conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Greek government and people.
Dr. Adebayo Emmanuel Adeyemi presented his Letters of Credence to King Philippe of Belgium on September 23, 2026, at the Royal Palace of Brussels. During the ceremony, Adeyemi conveyed the warm greetings of President Tinubu to the King and the people of Belgium. The two countries have longstanding relations, with opportunities for enhanced collaboration in trade, investment, and other sectors. The presentation marked the formal commencement of Adeyemi's diplomatic engagement in Belgium.
Dr. Kulu Haruna Abubakar presented her Letters of Credence to Tunisian President Kais Saied on September 21, 2026, at the Presidential Palace in Tunis. Abubakar conveyed President Tinubu's warm greetings and best wishes to President Saied and the people of Tunisia. The ceremony provided an opportunity to review Nigeria-Tunisia relations and explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in key areas, including trade, investment, and education.
Nigeria and Tunisia discussed strengthening their Joint Commission to deepen bilateral engagement and advance cooperation across various spheres. Specific areas discussed include air connectivity, medical tourism, and visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders. The proposal to establish drone manufacturing facilities in Bauchi State was also featured in their deliberations.
Nigeria and Greece share interests in regional security, particularly addressing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons originating from the wider North African region. Tunisia's experience in border management and security offers opportunities for enhanced security and defence cooperation between both countries.
Nigeria and Tunisia are pursuing the conclusion of several pending bilateral instruments, including agreements on the avoidance of double taxation and defence cooperation. Ambassador Abubakar's assumption of duty is expected to provide renewed impetus to Nigeria-Tunisia relations and further strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
The appointments of the new ambassadors reflect Nigeria's efforts to strengthen its diplomatic relations with other countries. The presentation of Letters of Credence marks the beginning of their diplomatic engagements in their host countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Mr. Oluwafemi Adeniyi, announced the presentations, highlighting the significance of the ceremonies.
Key points
- Nigeria appoints new ambassadors to Greece, Belgium, and Tunisia
- The ambassadors presented their Letters of Credence to their host countries in September 2026
- The appointments aim to strengthen Nigeria's diplomatic relations with other countries
