Ambassador Shehu Barde Presents Credentials to Ghana's Mahama

On November 13, 2026, Ambassador Shehu Barde presented his Letter of Credence to Ghanaian President Mahama at the Jubilee House in Accra. During the ceremony, President Mahama also received Letters of Credence from ten other ambassadors and high commissioners from countries including South Africa, India, and Australia.

Mahama reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to enhancing diplomatic engagement, strengthening bilateral relations, and exploring new areas of cooperation. He called for increased international collaboration to advance shared priorities such as Africa's development and investment opportunities.

Ambassador Shehu Barde, born on October 29, 1967, in Katsina, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Bayero University, Kano. He joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 1995 and has served in various diplomatic missions and roles, including at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigeria International Partnership and Economic Investment Forum.

He was appointed Ambassador-in-Situ in 2022 and received a Presidential Commendation in 2023.