Former Abia Gov Ikpeazu Don Take Seat As Nigeria Ambassador To Spain. Former Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, don officially start im work as Nigeria Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain. E happen on Monday, 14 September 2026, after e present im Letters of Credence to King Felipe VI inside the Royal Palace for Madrid. Dat ceremony na the last official step wey make am Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria for Spain.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu na im appoint Ikpeazu. Before dis Monday event, the former governor don already give copies of the letters (wey dem call Copie d'Usage) to Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs for July 2026. According to statement from Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, Ambassador Ikpeazu carry warm greetings and best wishes from President Tinubu give the Spanish King, government and people.
E talk say Nigeria ready to strengthen the long-standing friendship with Spain, especially for trade and investment, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, education, culture, tourism, security and people-to-people exchange. Ikpeazu say Nigeria wan work with Spanish government, institutions and private sector to create more business opportunity and increase trade between the two countries.
One matter wey e highlight well well na the Bilateral Air Service Agreement. E say if dem fit bring back or improve direct flight between Nigeria and Spain, e go help trade, tourism, investment and make people move easy. E also praise Nigerians wey dey live for Spain, talk say dem be important bridge wey dey connect the two countries. After the palace ceremony, Nigerian Embassy for Madrid organise reception to welcome the new ambassador.
With this accreditation complete, Ikpeazu now dey lead Nigeria mission for Spain. Source: thestreetnewspaper.com
