Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has formally commenced his diplomatic assignment after presenting copies of his Letters of Credence to the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
Fani-Kayode announced this in a post on his X handle on Saturday, saying he submitted the documents to Clayson Monyela, DIRCO’s Deputy Director-General of Public Diplomacy and Acting Chief of State Protocol, on Friday.
In the post, he said, “I formally presented copies of my Letters of Credence to Mr Clayson Monyela, Deputy Director-General, Public Diplomacy, and Acting Chief of State Protocol, at the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).”
He described the development as a significant step in his diplomatic assignment, noting that it marked the official commencement of his responsibilities as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, effective October 30.
The former Minister of Aviation also disclosed that he held an initial meeting with another senior official of the South African department following the presentation.
“Following the presentation, I also met with Ambassador Seboga, Deputy Director-General of DIRCO, in his office, as part of my initial diplomatic engagements with senior South African government officials,” he added.
Fani-Kayode explained that the submission of copies of his Letters of Credence was a preliminary requirement ahead of the formal ceremony during which he would present the original documents to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
“The presentation of copies of my Letters of Credence precedes the ceremonial presentation of my Letters of Credence to His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, which will take place in a few days’ time,” he stated.
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