By Admin
Ambassador Ita Enang Nigeria’s new envoy to Europe’s largest economy formally assumed office on Thursday, has presented his Letters of Credence to German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, at a ceremony in the Bellevue Palace, Berlin.
During the brief but symbolic ceremony, Enang presented three instruments to Steinmeier on behalf of President Bola Tinubu; Letters of Credence, accrediting him as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany; Letter of Recall, formally withdrawing Nigeria’s immediate past Ambassador; as well as Letter of Appointment, confirming his nomination and posting to Berlin.
Steinmeier, while welcoming Enang, expressed Germany’s readiness to work closely with Nigeria on shared priorities, including economic cooperation, security, and the welfare of citizens of both countries.
Following the presentation, the Nigerian Embassy in Berlin hosted a reception in honour of Enang as the official flag bearer of Nigeria to Germany.
The event drew a high-level diplomatic turnout, including Ambassadors and Chargé d’Affaires of other countries accredited to Germany, senior officials of the German Federal Foreign Office, and representatives of international organisations based in Berlin.
It was also well attended by leaders and members of the Nigerian Community in Germany, with a strong delegation from the Akwa Ibom Community in Berlin.
Community leaders described the appointment as a proud moment for Nigeria and for Akwa Ibom State, noting Enang’s long record in public service.
In his remarks, Enang thanked President Tinubu for the trust placed in him and pledged to serve as “a bridge of prosperity” between Nigeria and Germany.
Enang reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening strategic partnership with Germany in trade, investment, energy, skills development, education, and migration management.
“My mandate is clear: to project a new Nigeria that is open for business, to protect and promote the welfare of Nigerians in Germany, and to attract German investment, technology and skills partnership into Nigeria,” Enang said.
The German ambassador highlighted opportunities in manufacturing, agriculture, the blue economy, renewable energy, and Technical and Vocational Education, areas he said align with both nations’ development goals.
Enang, accompanied by his wife, Dr Rose Enang, assured the Nigerian community of an open-door policy at the Embassy and promised to prioritise diaspora welfare and engagement.
“We are one people, one nation. The Embassy will be home to all Nigerians. We will work together to project the best of Nigeria abroad,” he said.
Senator Enang’s assumption of office comes at a time when Nigeria is seeking to strengthen economic ties with Germany under the Tinubu administration’s foreign policy thrust of economic diplomacy.
Nigerians in Germany hope Enang brings extensive legislative and executive experience to bear, having served as a Senator, Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), and SSA on Niger Delta Affairs.
The presentation marks the full accreditation of Senator Enang as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Federal Republic of Germany.
