Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Israel following the formal presentation of Letters of Credence by the country's new Ambassador to the State of Israel, Ambassador Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu, to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
The ceremony, held on Monday in Jerusalem, officially marked Ambassador Ufochukwu's assumption of office as Nigeria's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Israel, according to a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
Speaking after the credential presentation, Ambassador Ufochukwu pledged to strengthen cooperation between both nations by advancing Nigeria's foreign policy objectives and expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
She identified trade and investment, agriculture, technology, innovation, security, and cultural exchanges as priority sectors for enhanced engagement, while also emphasizing the importance of promoting stronger people-to-people ties between Nigeria and Israel.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed confidence that the ambassador's appointment would further consolidate the longstanding diplomatic relationship between the two countries and unlock new opportunities for strategic cooperation, economic growth, and sustainable development.