Femi Fani-Kayode Begins Role as Nigeria's Envoy to South Africa

Femi Fani-Kayode has formally assumed his duties as Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa following the presentation of copies of his Letters of Credence. This event took place on October 30, when he presented the documents to Clayson Monyela, the Deputy Director-General of Public Diplomacy and Acting Chief of State Protocol at the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).

Fani-Kayode announced this milestone on his X handle, stating that he also met with Ambassador Seboga, the Deputy Director-General of DIRCO, as part of his initial diplomatic engagements. He noted that the presentation of the copies of his Letters of Credence is a precursor to the ceremonial presentation of the original documents to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, which is scheduled to occur in the coming days.