President Tinubu Seeks Economic Ties With France, China, Receives Letters Of Credence From Ambassadors

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa as a bastion of peace, saying the nation will continue to play its role as a stabiliser on the continent.

Receiving a letter of credence from the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Ahmed, President Tinubu emphasised the shared commitment of both countries to promoting global peace and stability through collaboration within international organisations, such as the United Nations.

A statement by the president’s Special Adviser On Media, Bayo Onanuga  said his principal made the call at the State House during the presentation of letters of credence by newly-appointed ambassadors to Nigeria.

The ambassadors who presented their credentials were Ambassador Edouard Nduwimana, Burundi’s ambassador to Nigeria; Ambassador Mersole Mellejor, Philippines ambassador to Nigeria, and the High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria, Isaac Parashina

In separate meetings with each ambassador, President Tinubu emphasised that Nigeria values warm and brotherly relations with their respective countries and remains a steadfast partner in promoting democratic values and economic opportunities that benefit citizens of all partner nations.