The longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between Nigeria and the Republic of Serbia received renewed diplomatic impetus on Monday, September 14, 2026, as His Excellency, Engr. Abasi Ogwime Braimah, presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency, Mr. Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade.

The presentation formally accredited Ambassador Braimah as the Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of Serbia, with residence in Budapest, Hungary.

The ceremony represented an important moment in the continuing diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and Serbia, whose relations span more than six decades.

It also provided an opportunity to reaffirm the commitment of both countries to building on their historic ties and translating their longstanding friendship into deeper and more mutually beneficial cooperation.

In conveying the warm fraternal greetings of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to President Vučić, as well as to the Government and people of Serbia, Ambassador Braimah reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship, mutual respect and cooperation that have characterised relations between the two countries over the years.