My ambassadorial appointment a divine opportunity to serve — Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has formally received his Letters of Credence, paving the way for him to assume duties as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, the Kingdom of Lesotho, and the Kingdom of Eswatini.

In a post via his verified X handle on Tuesday, Fani-Kayode expressed gratitude for the milestone, noting that he received the documents yesterday after obtaining the necessary agrément.

“Honoured to have received my letters of credence to serve as the High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of South Africa, the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Kingdom of Eswatini yesterday.

“Having received the ‘agrément’ and having been presented with the letter of credence from His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by His Excellency Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

“I shall begin the process of reporting to Pretoria, presenting my letter of credence to His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and starting the great and important work that lies ahead,” he said.

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Fani-Kayode, who previously served as the Minister of Aviation exactly 20 years ago, described the appointment as a divine opportunity to serve the country once more.

He said, “I thank God for the opportunity to serve my nation once again after being appointed as Minister of Aviation 20 years ago, almost to the day!“

“My gratitude goes to our leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the confidence he has reposed in me, and I covet the prayers of all men and women of goodwill.

“The Lord alone shall take the glory for this, and He shall do great things. He is faithful!” he added.

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