President Bola Tinubu recently conducted a significant diplomatic event in Abuja, where he officially accepted the Letters of Credence from a substantial delegation comprising 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners.
This important milestone was officially confirmed on Thursday, the 4th of December, 2025, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The Nigerian leader used the occasion to assure the international community of Nigeria’s unwavering dedication to global stability, stating emphatically that the nation “remains fully committed to promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity across borders by strengthening partnerships to resolve emerging challenges.”
President Tinubu underscored his commitment to an open-door policy and encouraged the newly accredited diplomats to foster productive dialogue with Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on all areas of shared interests and mutual benefits.
President Tinubu articulated Nigeria’s perspective on international relations, stating: “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. Nigeria values longstanding friendship and strategic partnership 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 further highlighted that his administration is intensely focused on three critical areas: enhancing democratic institutions, implementing economic reforms, and cultivating an environment conducive to investment, innovation, and sustainable development.
Speaking on behalf of the diplomatic group, Suzuki Hideo, the Ambassador of Japan, acknowledged the profound significance of presenting their credentials in Nigeria, given its crucial status within the ECOWAS sub-region and Africa.
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Ambassador Hideo conveyed the shared sentiment of his colleagues, noting: “We are honoured and filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude to have presented our Letters of Credence today. It is a historic moment for us all as we embark on a new chapter in deepening relations between our various countries and with Nigeria.”
He also offered high praise for President Tinubu’s commitment to national development, adding: “Mr President, I also want to express our profound admiration for your visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to economic transformation: Your bold reforms, being implemented to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal framework, attract investment and promote inclusiveness, are highly recognised. With keen interest, we also commend your recent effort to strengthen national security guided by the intensified counter-terrorism strategies.”
The ceremony saw the official accreditation of a diverse group of Ambassadors. These included Mr. Suzuki Hideo from Japan; Brah Mahamat representing the Republic of Chad; Rodolf Estime Lekogo of the Republic of Gabon; Mehmet Poroy from the Republic of Türkiye; Muhannad M.A. Alhammouri of the State of Palestine; Felix Costales Artioda from the Kingdom of Spain; and Banbang Suharto of the Republic of Indonesia. The diplomatic corps also welcomed Ba Abdoulaaye Mamadou from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Peter Guschelbauer representing the Republic of Austria; Thirapath Mongkolnavin from the Kingdom of Thailand; Anna Westerholm of Sweden; Tomas Vyprachticky from the Czech Republic; John Ballout Jr. of the Republic of Liberia; Michal Cygan from the Republic of Poland; Roberto Mengoni of the Italian Republic; Martins Podostavek from the Slovak Republic; and Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In addition to the Ambassadors, the President received credentials from several High Commissioners. These included Miah M.D. Mainul Kabir representing the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Mr. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmod from the Republic of Ghana; Mr. Abheshek Singh of the Republic of India; and Mrs. Juliette Bynoe Sutherland, who is the Non-Resident High Commissioner of Barbados.