President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja reaffirmed to the international community that Nigeria is steadfast in its commitment to fostering peace, harmony, and prosperity beyond its borders.
He explained that the country is pursuing this goal through an open-door policy and by deepening partnerships aimed at addressing emerging global challenges.
Tinubu made the remarks after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed details of the three-hour-long engagement in a statement titled, “President Tinubu Receives Letter of Credence From 17 Ambassadors, 4 High Commissioners.”
Tinubu said, “My doors are open and remain open for constructive engagements.”
The President urged the diplomats to engage meaningfully with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on all areas of shared interest and mutual benefits, noting that he maintains an open-door policy.
“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 the 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 said.
The President noted that the government remains focused on strengthening democratic institutions, driving economic reforms and creating an enabling environment for investment, innovation and sustainable development.
He said, “We, therefore, encourage deeper engagements with Nigeria in trade, energy, agriculture, education, technology, defence cooperation and cultural exchange.
“The global community faces evolving challenges: security threats, climate pressures, economic instability and humanitarian issues. Nigeria is ready to work closely with your governments to promote peace, stability and prosperity.
“With keen interest, we also commend your recent effort to strengthen national security guided by the intensified counter-terrorism strategies,’’ he said.
Hideo noted that Nigeria’s contributions to economic prosperity and political stability in ECOWAS and Africa have placed the country in a good position for global recognition.
“Nigeria today stands as a beacon of resilience and promise,’’ he added.
The 17 ambassadors who presented their letters of credence were: Mr Suzuki Hideo, Ambassador of Japan; Brah Mahamat, Ambassador of the Republic of Chad; Rodolf Estime Lekogo, Ambassador of the Republic of Gabon; Mehmet Poroy, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye; Muhannad M.A. Alhammouri, Ambassador of the State of Palestine; Felix Costales Artioda, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain; and Banbang Suharto, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia.
Others include: Ba Abdoulaaye Mamadou, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Peter Guschelbauer, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria; Thirapath Mongkolnavin, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand; Miah M.D. Mainul Kabir, High Commissioner-Designate of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Anna Westerholm, Ambassador of Sweden; Tomas Vyprachticky, Ambassador of the Czech Republic; and John Ballout Jr., Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia.
The President also received Letters of Credence from Mr. Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmod, High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana; Mr. Abheshek Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of India; Mr. Michal Cygan, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland; Mr. Roberto Mengoni, Ambassador of the Italian Republic; Mr. Martins Podostavek, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic; Mr. Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran; and Mrs. Juliette Bynoe Sutherland, Non-Resident High Commissioner of Barbados.
