Amb. Ibrahim Zanna

Senior Diplomat | Foreign Policy & International Relations | Diplomatic Protocol & Strategy | Global Engagement | Crisis Management | Public Service Leadership

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Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner, hosted an interactive session with Nigerian students in Rwanda, at the Chancery, on 27th May 2026.

#NigeriainRwanda

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Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner, received Ms. Lieke van de Wiel, the UNICEF Representative in Rwanda, on a courtesy visit, at the Chancery.

Discussions focused on exploring avenues for partnership and support towards UNICEF’s work and activities in Rwanda.

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Today, Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner received H.E. Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Kigali International Airport, ahead of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum.

#NigerialnRwanda #ACF2026 #AfricaCEOForum

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Today, Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner received participants of the National Defence College (NDC), Course 34, on a courtesy visit, at the Chancery.

The delegation is currently undertaking a geo-strategic study tour in Rwanda.

#NigerialnRwanda

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Today, Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner engaged in a Fireside Chat at the Annual Career Fair and Networking Event of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda, held on 8th May 2026, at Kigali Serena Hotel.

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The Nigeria High Commission and @NigeriansRwanda held a peace walk and paid a solemn visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on 25th April 2026.

Together, we joined Rwanda in commemorating #Kwibuka32, honouring the lives lost during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

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Amb. Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner attended the opening ceremony of the 47th African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) Men’s Club Championship, held yesterday, at the BK Arena, Kigali.

The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Rwandan President, H.E. Paul Kagame

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Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner, received Mr. Muyiwa Omololu, CEO of Ropeways Transit Rwanda Limited, on a courtesy visit, at the Chancery, on 20th April 2026.

#NigeriaInRwanda

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Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner received Martin Mbonu, the CEO of ComzAfrica, accompanied by Keza Bunyenyezi, on a courtesy visit, at the Chancery.

#NigeriaInRwanda

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…into the work of building a more peaceful, just and inclusive world. He also spoke about Nigeria's long-held commitment to international peace and its place as a key African voice in global governance.

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The session, themed “From Remembrance to Resilience: Ten Years of BIMUN and the United Nations' Vision for Global Peace”, brought together an inspiring community of young people and leaders.

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Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner, joined the opening plenary of the 10th Session of the Babcock International Model United Nations Conference (BIMUN) 2026, held at African Leadership University, Kigali, on 13th April 2026.

#NigeriainRwanda

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Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner received HRM Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III (Ajirotutu I), the Aseyin of Iseyinland, Oyo state and his entourage, on a courtesy visit at the Chancery, on 8th April 2026.

#NigeriainRwanda

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Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner received a delegation from the Nigeria Institute of Real Estate Entrepreneurs (NIRE), led by Mr. Dumbiri Cletus, the Dean of Studies, on 8th April 2026, on a courtesy visit at the Chancery.

#NigeriainRwanda

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Amb. Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner, joined Rwanda &the int’l community to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi (#Kwibuka32) at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, on 7 April 2026. The ceremony was presided over by H.E. President Paul Kagame.

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Earlier this month, the Nigeria High Commission in Kigali proudly marked International Women’s Day with a meaningful gathering centered on this year’s theme: “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”.

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Ambassador Ibrahim Zanna, the Acting High Commissioner paid a visit to the African Leadership University (ALU) campus in Kigali, on 5th March 2026.

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The Acting High Commissioner held a meeting with Elizabeth Babalola (Dean, Undergraduate Programs) and Lucie Kabatesi (Director of Government and External Affairs) to explore areas of cooperation, particularly in supporting Nigerian students at the institution.

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The Acting High Commissioner was also guided on a campus tour by Student Ambassador, Meekness Ifeanyi and Student Representative Council President, Jean Paul Gaga.

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The highlight of the visit was an engaging Fireside Chat, where the Acting High Commissioner held an interactive conversation with the students on diplomacy, representation and leadership in today’s interconnected world.

#NigeriaInRwanda #StudentEngagement