His Excellency Femi Fani-Kayode, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of South Africa, on Friday, 13 November 2026, presented his Letter of Credence to His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, pledging to restore the longstanding bonds of friendship between Nigeria and South Africa.
During the ceremony, held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, Amb. Fani-Kayode conveyed the warm greetings of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to his South African counterpart. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to rebuilding the enduring friendship and solidarity between the two countries. He recalled Nigeria’s sacrifices and unwavering support for South Africa during its struggle against apartheid, noting that both countries shared a remarkable history of fraternity and mutual assistance.
The High Commissioner stressed the importance of preserving the historic relations between Nigeria and South Africa, describing both countries as major trade partners on the African continent and strategic actors in advancing Africa’s development and position in global affairs.
Ambassador Fani-Kayode reiterated his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, noting that his diplomatic mission would prioritise rebuilding bridges, addressing areas of concern through dialogue and expanding cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.
He further emphasised that closer collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa would contribute significantly to the stability, prosperity and advancement of the African continent.
