PRESS STATEMENT
Ambassador Lola Akande Presents Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark, 8 October, 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark
Abiodun Bolade Abbey Governor
10/8/20261 min read
Her Excellency Lola Akande, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Sweden, with concurrent accreditation to the Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Norway, presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark, on 8 October, 2026 at the Christiansburg Palace in Copenhagen.
Following the presentation, Ambassador Lola Akande was received in audience by the King. During the discussion, Ambassador Akande relayed the warm greetings and best wishes of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to His Majesty the King, the Royal Family as well as the Government and people of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Ambassador Akande expressed Nigeria's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Denmark. While commending His Majesty's longstanding personal commitment to global sustainability and climate stewardship, she underscored the importance of climate action, peace and security, and sustainable development as vital pillars for expanding Nigeria-Denmark cooperation.
The Ambassador also highlighted the importance Nigeria attaches to its relationship with Denmark and its readiness to work closely with the Danish Government, private sector and other stakeholders to further expand the scope of bilateral cooperation.
The presentation of Letters of Credence formally marks the beginning of Ambassador Akande's diplomatic engagement as Nigeria's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark
Embassy of Nigeria, Stockholm, Sweden With Concurrent Accreditation to Denmark, Finland and Norway 8 October 2026