Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to global peace, stability, and economic collaboration as he received Letters of Credence from 17 new ambassadors and four high commissioners at the State House in Abuja.
Addressing the envoys during the ceremony at the Council Chamber, President Tinubu said Nigeria remains dedicated to strengthening international partnerships and confronting emerging global challenges through cooperation.
The President encouraged the diplomats to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighting his open-door policy for constructive engagement. He emphasised that Nigeria is focused on consolidating democratic institutions, advancing economic reforms, and improving the environment for investment, innovation, and sustainable development.
He listed trade, energy, agriculture, technology, defence cooperation, education, and cultural exchange as priority areas for deeper collaboration.
Tinubu acknowledged global challenges including insecurity, climate pressures, economic instability, and humanitarian concerns, stressing that Nigeria is ready to partner with other nations to promote peace 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 newly accredited envoys, Japan’s Ambassador Suzuki Hideo described the moment as historic, noting Nigeria’s pivotal role in ECOWAS and the African continent. He praised President Tinubu’s “visionary leadership” and economic reforms, which he said were drawing global recognition.
“With keen interest, we commend your recent effort to strengthen national security guided by intensified counter-terrorism strategies,” Hideo stated, adding that Nigeria stands today as “a beacon of resilience and promise.”
Newly Accredited Envoys
The diplomats who presented their Letters of Credence included:
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Suzuki Hideo – (Japan)
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Brah Mahamat – (Chad)
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Rodolf Estime Lekogo – (Gabon)
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Mehmet Poroy – (Türkiye)
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Muhannad M.A. Alhammouri – (Palestine)
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Felix Costales Artioda – (Spain)
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Banbang Suharto – (Indonesia)
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Ba Abdoulaaye Mamadou – (Mauritania)
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Peter Guschelbauer – (Austria)
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Thirapath Mongkolnavin – (Thailand)
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Miah M.D. Mainul Kabir – (Bangladesh – High Commissioner-Designate)
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Anna Westerholm – (Sweden)
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Tomas Vyprachticky – (Czech Republic)
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John Ballout Jr. – (Liberia)
Others included:
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Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmod – (Ghana – High Commissioner)
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Abheshek Singh – (India – High Commissioner)
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Michal Cygan – (Poland)
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Roberto Mengoni – (Italy)
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Martins Podostavek – (Slovakia)
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Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja – (Iran)
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Juliette Bynoe Sutherland – (Barbados – Non-Resident High Commissioner)
The ceremony signals a renewed phase of diplomatic engagement as Nigeria seeks to expand its global networks and strengthen bilateral ties across continents.
May Nigeria succeed.