Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Israel, Ambassador Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu, has officially commenced her diplomatic duties after presenting her Letters of Credence to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Ufochukwu conveyed the goodwill of President Bola Tinubu and reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the long-standing relationship between both nations.
She pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in key areas including trade and investment, agriculture and food security, technology and innovation, defence and security, healthcare, and cultural exchanges.
President Herzog welcomed the Nigerian envoy and expressed Israel’s readiness to work closely with Nigeria to expand collaboration, particularly in innovation, technology, agriculture, and counter-terrorism.
Diplomatic observers say the appointment signals renewed efforts by both countries to boost economic ties and strategic cooperation.
The presentation of the Letters of Credence formally marks the start of Ambassador Ufochukwu’s tenure as Nigeria’s representative in Israel.
The Federal Government said the move reinforces its drive to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations with Israel.
