The Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Nigeria Mr. Thambirajah Raveenthiran presented his Credentials to His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 21stJuly 2016 at the Presidential Villa at Abuja. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Mr.Thushara S.Gamage, Attaché Administration and Miss.H.P. Chandrika, Attaché Accounts of the High Commission.
After the presentation of the Letter of Credence, the High Commissioner was given an audience with the Nigerian President. The High Commissioner took this opportunity to apprise the Nigerian President about all significant developments that have taken place in Sri Lanka with the new Government under the leadership of His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena.
The High Commissioner conveyed the greetings and best wishes from the President, and that of the people of Sri Lanka. President of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari requested the High Commissioner to convey his personal greetings and that of the people of Nigeria to his Sri Lankan counterpart as well.
The High Commissioner thanked the President for all the support and goodwill Nigeria had shown towards Sri Lanka in the past.
Sri Lanka High Commission,
Abuja, Nigeria
22nd July 2016
