Fani-Kayode presents letters of credence to South Africa’s Dirco, as he officially assumes diplomatic duties.

His Excellency, 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 Fa...