President Bola Tinubu has again assured the international community that Nigeria remains committed to peace, stability and global cooperation.
The President gave the assurance at the State House in Abuja on Thursday , while receiving Letters of Credence from 17 new Ambassadors and four High Commissioners accredited to Nigeria.
The ceremony, held at the Council Chamber, brought together envoys from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean.
President Tinubu told the diplomats that Nigeria values its longstanding partnerships across all regions and remains focused on strengthening democratic institutions, advancing economic reforms and creating opportunities for investment and innovation.
He urged the Ambassadors to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and assured them of his open-door policy for constructive engagement.
The President emphasised Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate on global challenges ranging from security threats and climate pressures to economic instability and humanitarian concerns.
Speaking on behalf of the diplomats, the Japanese Ambassador, Suzuki Hideo, described the day as historic, noting Nigeria’s strategic influence in ECOWAS and Africa.
He commended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, his efforts to attract investment and the administration’s strengthened counter-terrorism strategies.
The envoys also praised Nigeria’s role in promoting regional stability, describing the country as a “beacon of resilience and promise.”
Those who presented their Letters of Credence include the Ambassadors of Japan, Chad, Gabon, Türkiye, Palestine, Spain, Indonesia, Mauritania, Austria, Thailand, Sweden, Czech Republic, Liberia, Poland, Italy, Slovakia, Iran as well as the High Commissioners of Bangladesh, Ghana, India and Barbados.
With the presentation of their Letters of Credence, the new envoys are expected to begin full diplomatic engagement in Nigeria.
