Nigeria’s new Ambassador to the United States, Kayode Aare, has officially presented his letters of credence to U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, formally beginning his diplomatic assignment.
According to the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, the presentation ceremony took place on Thursday, marking the official commencement of his duties as Nigeria’s top envoy to the United States.
Ambassador Aare, a retired army colonel and former Director-General of the State Security Service, now serves as Nigeria’s chief diplomatic representative in the U.S., with full authority to act on behalf of the country in bilateral relations.
Letters of credence are formal diplomatic documents issued by a head of state to confirm an ambassador’s appointment and authorize them to represent their country in the host nation.
The embassy confirmed his assumption of office in a statement shared on social media, noting that he now holds the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United States.
His appointment comes at a time of gradually easing diplomatic tension between Nigeria and the United States following earlier disagreements over security-related allegations and concerns.
Recent developments between both countries have included increased diplomatic engagement and security cooperation, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.
Aare’s deployment is part of a broader diplomatic reshuffle approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who recalled Nigeria’s ambassadors in 2023 and later confirmed new postings in 2024 and 2025.
Other diplomatic movements have also been recorded, including Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations assuming office after presenting credentials to the UN Secretary-General.
The new ambassador is expected to play a key role in managing Nigeria–U.S. relations and strengthening cooperation on security, trade, and international diplomacy.
