Nigeria’s newly appointed High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, begins his diplomatic assignment after presenting copies of his Letters of Credence to South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). Multiple outlets report that he submitted the documents on Friday and that this step marks the formal commencement of his duties.
According to coverage, the presentation is part of a credentials process that precedes the formal presentation of the original letters to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, expected to take place in the coming days. Nigeria’s representatives describe further early engagement with senior DIRCO officials as part of the initial phase of his posting.
Some reports focus primarily on the official accreditation steps and the DIRCO officials involved, including meetings held immediately afterward. Other coverage adds Fani-Kayode’s pledge to protect Nigerians in South Africa and to work to rebuild or strengthen bilateral relations, framing the appointment as both a diplomatic and consular priority. Across sources, the core development remains the same: he has assumed the role following the Letters of Credence submission.
