?The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Islamic Republic of Iran have given renewed momentum to their bilateral relations following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador, H.E. Hamza Mohammed Sallau, to the Iranian President, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

?During the ceremony, President Pezeshkian underscored the importance of deepening economic, political, and cultural ties between both nations, emphasizing the vast untapped potential for enhanced cooperation.

He reiterated Iran’s commitment to identifying and pursuing new opportunities aimed at strengthening relations and delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.

?Earlier at the occasion, Ambassador Sallau conveyed the warm greetings of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to President Pezeshkian and the people of Iran.

He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, identifying trade, agriculture, and healthcare as priority areas for enhanced collaboration.

?The envoy also highlighted the shared commitment of both countries to multilateralism and international cooperation, stressing the need to revitalize the Nigeria-Iran Joint Commission as a mechanism for advancing bilateral relations and identifying practical areas for partnership.

?Both sides expressed their readiness to expand political engagement, strengthen institutional cooperation, and promote closer people-to-people relations.

?The presentation of the Letters of Credence formally marks H.E. Sallau’s accreditation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Islamic Republic of Iran, reflecting Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to pursuing mutually beneficial partnerships in furtherance of its foreign policy objectives.