{"id":6356,"date":"2026-11-02T11:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/fani-kayode-assumes-duties-as-nigerias-high-commissioner-to-south-africa-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T11:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:16:11","slug":"fani-kayode-assumes-duties-as-nigerias-high-commissioner-to-south-africa-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/fani-kayode-assumes-duties-as-nigerias-high-commissioner-to-south-africa-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Fani-Kayode assumes duties as Nigeria\u2019s High Commissioner to South Africa \u2013 Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Femi Fani-Kayode has formally assumed his diplomatic responsibilities as Nigeria\u2019s High Commissioner to South Africa following the presentation of copies of his Letters of Credence to the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).\n<\/p>\n<p>Fani-Kayode presented the copies of his Letters of Credence to Clayson Monyela, Deputy Director-General, Public Diplomacy, and Acting Chief of State Protocol at DIRCO, on Friday, October 30, 2026.\n<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Saturday, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, spokesperson for Nigeria\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the presentation was consistent with South Africa\u2019s diplomatic tradition, under which ambassadors-designate can commence their official duties after depositing copies of their Letters of Credence with the country\u2019s foreign affairs ministry.\n<\/p>\n<p>The ministry explained that Nigeria had also adopted a similar diplomatic arrangement two years ago, allowing newly appointed ambassadors to begin their representational functions once copies of their Letters of Credence were deposited with the Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rather than waiting for the formal presentation of the documents to the President.\n<\/p>\n<p>Read also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businessday.ng\/africa\/article\/dangote-linked-deal-puts-nairobi-bourse-on-track-for-first-foreign-inflows-since-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dangote-linked deal puts Nairobi bourse on track for first foreign inflows since 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Following the presentation, Fani-Kayode held an introductory meeting with\u00a0 Seboga, Deputy Director-General of DIRCO, as part of his initial diplomatic engagements with senior South African government officials.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian High Commissioner expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations between both countries, particularly through renewed cooperation, collaboration and strategic partnerships.\n<\/p>\n<p>The engagement comes amid xenophobic attacks, efforts to sustain diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and South Africa, two of Africa\u2019s largest economies and influential political actors on the continent.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the presentation of the copies of the Letters of Credence to DIRCO would precede Fani-Kayode\u2019s formal presentation of the original documents to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"bday-read-also\">\n<h4>Related News<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bday-ad bday-ad--gam\" id=\"bday-ad-2\" data-bday-ad=\"\" data-unit=\"bd-body-2\" data-placement=\"below_share_buttons\" data-partner=\"gam\" data-category=\"display\" data-device=\"all\"><span class=\"bday-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"bday-google-badges\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=businessday.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Fani-Kayode-assumes-duties-as-Nigerias-High-Commissioner-to-South-Africa-\u2013-Businessday-NG.jpg\" alt=\"Add BusinessDay as a preferred source on Google\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqKQgKIiNDQklTRkFnTWFoQUtEbUoxYzJsdVpYTnpaR0Y1TG01bktBQVAB?hl=en-NG&amp;gl=NG&amp;ceid=NG%3Aen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Fani-Kayode-assumes-duties-as-Nigerias-High-Commissioner-to-South-Africa-\u2013-Businessday-NG-1.jpg\" alt=\"Follow BusinessDay on Google News\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Businessday NG<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Femi Fani-Kayode has formally assumed his diplomatic responsibilities as Nigeria\u2019s High Commissioner to South Africa following the presentation of copies of his Letters of Credence to the South African Department&hellip; 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