Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani- Kayode has formally stepped into his new diplomatic assignment by submitting his Letters of Credence in Pretoria. The presentation establishes his official status as the Nigerian envoy to the Republic of South Africa.
How did the presentation unfold?
The ceremony took place on Friday at the headquarters of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in South Africa. Fani-Kayode met with Mr Clayson Monyela, who serves as the Deputy Director-General for Public Diplomacy and Acting Chief of State Protocol.
Photographs from the engagement captured the former Nigerian minister dressed in a formal suit while exchanging official documentation with the senior South African protocol official.
What did the new envoy say?
Following the event, Fani-Kayode took to his official social media channels to announce the milestone and express appreciation for the opportunity to serve the country in a diplomatic capacity.
"Today, I formally presented copies of my Letters of Credence to Ambassador Clayson Monyela at DIRCO in South Africa. To God be the glory," he stated.
This new diplomatic posting marks another chapter in public service for Fani- Kayode, who previously held cabinet office as the Minister of Aviation during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.