Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of Australia, Ambassador Dr Olufemi Olusegun Pedro, has presented his Letters of Credence to the Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn AC.
According to a statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the credential presentation ceremony took place at Government House in Canberra.
The spokesperson said Ambassador Pedro was accompanied by officials of the Nigerian High Commission, including Minister Counsellor Abba Mustapha, First Secretary Paul C., and First Secretary and Head of Chancery, Aminat Adeola.
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Ebienfa explained that upon arrival at Government House, the High Commissioner mounted a guard of honour before being ushered in to present his credentials to the Governor-General.
Following the ceremony, the spokesperson said Ambassador Pedro held discussions with the Governor-General on issues aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Australia.
According to the statement, the Nigerian envoy called for the establishment of a Nigeria-Australia Business Council to boost trade and investment between the two countries. He noted that such a platform would help unlock economic opportunities and deepen commercial engagement.
The spokesperson further disclosed that Ambassador Pedro advocated greater collaboration in vocational education, stressing its importance in skills development and workforce capacity building.
The presentation of credentials formally accredits Ambassador Pedro as Nigeria’s representative to Australia and signals a renewed commitment by both countries to enhance cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, the statement added.
