FG Presents Letters of Credence to Three Ambassador-designates

The Federal Government of Nigeria has presented Letters of Credence to three Ambassador-designate for New York, France and the United Kingdom.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the letter to the Ambassadors including; Aminu Dalhatu to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Ayodele Oke to France, and Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who will serve as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York.

Her full statement reads; “Honoured to present Letters of Credence on behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Ambassador-Designates of Nigeria;

*Ambassador Aminu Dalhatu (United Kingdom)
*Ambassador Ayodele Oke (France)
*Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim (Perm.Rep.UN, New York)

In diplomatic practice, Letters of Commission (more commonly referred to as Letters of Credence), are formal, physical letters issued by a Head of State or head of government to another Head of State, introducing a newly appointed ambassador or high commissioner and officially accrediting a diplomat to a foreign nation, authorizing them to represent their home country’s interests and act on its behalf, and requesting the host country to give “credence” (trust) to that representative.

Congratulations, and wishing you a successful tour of duty in service to the Nation.”