Nigeria’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Amin Dalhatu, has presented his letter of credence to King Charles III at St James’s Palace.
Dalhatu presented the letter on Wednesday, marking the formal commencement of his diplomatic duties in the UK.
He was accompanied by his wife, Yasmine, and senior officers of the mission.
According to a statement issued by the Nigerian high commission on Thursday, Dalhatu conveyed greetings from President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s continued goodwill to the UK.
The high commissioner reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening the longstanding relations and cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest.
Dalhatu, who hails from Jigawa, was Nigeria’s former ambassador to South Korea.
He has also worked in various capacities within the ministry of foreign affairs.
The diplomat was one of the first batch of ambassadorial nominees cleared by the senate for postings.
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce congratulated Dalhatu on the commencement of his duties as Nigeria’s top diplomat in the UK.
In a statement, the chamber said Dalhatu takes office at a defining moment in UK–Nigeria relations, following Tinubu’s recent state visit to the UK and amid growing bilateral trade and cooperation between the two nations.
