Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has presented copies of his letters of credence to senior officials of the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation, according to a statement on his assumption of duties.
The presentation took place on October 30, 2026, before Clayson Monyela, identified as Deputy Director General for Public Diplomacy and acting chief of state protocol. Fani-Kayode also met another senior department official, Ambassador Seboga, as part of his initial engagements.
The submission of copies of credentials is a preliminary diplomatic step before the formal presentation of original letters to President Cyril Ramaphosa. The statement said the ceremonial presentation was expected in the coming days.
The mission’s priorities and any specific bilateral agreements arising from the initial meetings were not detailed in the supplied account.
