Ibrahim assumes duties as UN Permanent Representative

Ondo South Senator Jimoh Ibrahim on Monday kicked-off his diplomatic duties as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) with the presentation of his Letters of Credence to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

The presentation took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States.

Spokesperson of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who confirmed the development, described the move as a milestone in Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement at the global level.

With the formal submission of the letters, Ibrahim has been fully accredited to represent Nigeria at the UN.

He is expected to articulate the country’s positions on pressing international issues and participate actively in multilateral negotiations.

A letter of credence, usually issued by a country’s head of state, serves as official authorisation for ambassadors to represent their countries abroad.

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The process is  critically essential before an envoy can assume responsibilities.

The senator’s appointment was announced in March 2026 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of a broader deployment of 65 ambassadors to Nigerian missions worldwide.

On the list were career diplomats and political appointees.

As Permanent Representative, he will serve as the Nigeria’s chief envoy at the UN, engaging with member states and the Secretary-General on issues including global peace and security, economic development, and international cooperation.

Ebienfa said that the presentation of credentials signifies the completion of all formal diplomatic requirements.

“He has presented his letters, and it simply means he has started working,” Ebienfa stated.