Nigeria’s new ambassador to Israel, Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu, has formally assumed her diplomatic duties after presenting her letters of credence to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
The official presentation ceremony took place on Monday at the presidential residence in Jerusalem, marking the official start of Ambassador Ufochukwu’s tenure as Nigeria’s top diplomat in the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the milestone reaffirms the federal government’s commitment to deepening longstanding bilateral relations between Nigeria and Israel.
Focus on technology, trade, and agriculture
Speaking following the ceremony, Ambassador Ufochukwu expressed her determination to expand cooperation across several key sectors, including trade, investment, technology, agriculture, and security.
She emphasized that her mission would focus on advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives while fostering stronger economic and cultural ties.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that it expects the ambassador’s appointment to consolidate the strategic partnership between both nations and unlock new avenues for sustainable development and collaboration.
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