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Monday, July 27, 2026
Ottawa, Canada – The Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa, is pleased to announce the arrival of His Excellency Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole, High Commissioner-designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Canada, who arrived in Canada on 24 July 2026 to commence his diplomatic assignment.
Upon his arrival at the airport, His Excellency was warmly received by the Deputy High Commissioner, Abba K. Zanna, accompanied by Home-Based Officers of the Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa, and officials from the host Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Also present to welcome His Excellency was a delegation of African Heads of Mission in Canada, led by the Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda in his capacity as Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps, as well as representatives of the Nigerian Community in Canada.
Upon His Excellency’s arrival at the Mission on 27 July 2026, he was warmly received by the Mission’s Diplomatic Officers and members of the Local Staff, who welcomed him to the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa.
His arrival marks the commencement of his diplomatic assignment in Canada, where he will lead the Mission in advancing the longstanding bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Canada, while promoting Nigeria’s interests and strengthening cooperation across areas of mutual benefit.
The officers and staff of the Mission extend a warm welcome to His Excellency and look forward to working closely with him in furtherance of the Mission’s objectives.
The Mission remains committed to deepening the enduring partnership between Nigeria and Canada under the leadership of His Excellency Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole.
The Nigeria High Commission wishes His Excellency a successful and fulfilling diplomatic assignment in Canada.
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