Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of South Africa on Friday October 30 2026 formally presented copies of his 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).
The presentation marks an important diplomatic milestone signifying the formal commencement of Ambassador Fani-Kayode’s diplomatic functions and his assumption of duties as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa with effect from October 30 2026.
Following the presentation Ambassador Fani-Kayode also met with Ambassador Seboga Deputy Director-General of DIRCO in his office as part of his initial diplomatic engagements with senior South African government officials.
The presentation of copies of his Letters of Credence precedes the ceremonial presentation of his Letters of Credence to His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa which will take place in a few days’ time.