Nigerian envoy presents credentials to Spanish King

Nigeria's Ambassador to Spain, Okezie Ikpeazu, recently presented his credentials to King Felipe VI of Spain in Madrid, marking the beginning of his diplomatic role. During the ceremony at the Royal Palace, Ikpeazu conveyed President Bola Tinubu's greetings to the Spanish monarch, government, and people. He emphasized the importance of reviving existing bilateral agreements with Spain to enhance economic cooperation and people-to-people relations between the two nations.

Key sectors for collaboration include trade and investment, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, education, culture, tourism, security, and people-to-people exchanges. The ambassador also highlighted the need to review the Bilateral Air Service Agreement to facilitate increased air connectivity, which would benefit economic partnerships, tourism, and cultural exchanges.

Ikpeazu expressed gratitude to the Spanish government and people for their warm reception and pledged to advance Nigeria's interests while strengthening the bilateral partnership involving public institutions, the private sector, academia, cultural organizations, civil society groups, and communities. The ambassador also acknowledged the contributions of Nigerians living in Spain, describing them as a vital link for promoting understanding, friendship, and cooperation between the nations.