By Peter Omopo
Nigeria’s High Commissioner-Designate to Malaysia, Ambassador Ahmed Olatunji Sulu Gambari, has officially commenced his diplomatic assignment in Kuala Lumpur after presenting copies of his Letters of Credence to the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The development was announced by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement shared on its official X account on Monday.
According to the ministry, Ambassador Gambari presented the copies of his Letters of Credence, known as copie d’usage, to the Chief of Protocol at Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ikram bin Mohammad Ibrahim.
The ministry described the presentation as a significant diplomatic milestone ahead of the formal presentation of his Letters of Credence to His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.
It noted that the ceremony marks an important step in the diplomatic accreditation process, enabling the envoy to formally assume his responsibilities as Nigeria’s representative in Malaysia.
Ambassador Gambari arrived in Kuala Lumpur on July 11, 2026, and officially assumed duty on Monday, July 13.
His appointment is expected to further strengthen diplomatic relations and deepen cooperation between Nigeria and Malaysia across areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, education and bilateral engagement.
