Nigeria's High Commissioner, Mrs Ayo Luther-Ogbomode, officially presenting her Letters of Credence to the President of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius Maada Bio, during a ceremony held in Freetown. Photo: X | Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic relations with Sierra Leone following the formal presentation of the Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s High Commissioner, Mrs Ayo Luther-Ogbomode, to the West African nation, as both countries seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation and regional integration.
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed in a statement on its verified X handle on Monday, that the Nigerian envoy officially presented her Letters of Credence to the President of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius Maada Bio, during a ceremony held in Freetown.
The presentation of Letters of Credence formally recognises an ambassador or high commissioner as the accredited representative of a sending country, enabling the envoy to fully discharge diplomatic responsibilities in the host nation.
According to the ministry, the ceremony was followed by an audience with Bio, during which the Nigerian High Commissioner conveyed the goodwill of President Bola Tinubu and reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the enduring relationship between both countries.
