This article was culled in its entirety from His Excellency, Engr Abasi Braimah’s Facebook page.

His Excellency (Engr.) Abasi Ogwime Braimah, on Monday, 14th September, 2026, presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency Mr. Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, at the Palace of Serbia, Belgrade, accrediting him 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 marked a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Serbia, which date back more than six decades, and reaffirmed the interest of the two countries in strengthening bilateral cooperation in identified areas of mutual interest.

Ambassador Braimah conveyed the warm fraternal greetings of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to President Vučić and the Government and people of the Republic of Serbia. He reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to building on the longstanding bonds of friendship between the two countries to expand and consolidate subsisting collaboration in political, economic, trade, investment, education, cultural and other areas of shared interest.

Ambassador Braimah also expressed his readiness to work closely with the Serbian authorities and relevant stakeholders to raise Nigeria-Serbia relations to new heights, during his tenure.

The presentation of the Letters of Credence is expected to provide renewed impetus to the efforts of both countries to strengthen bilateral relations and promote greater understanding and cooperation between Nigeria and Serbia, towards the realisation of respective national goals.