President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said the positive reports on Nigerians in the Diaspora would inspire the younger generation on values that enhance the nation's image. The President commended diasporan Nigerians while receiving Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, and the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone, Dr Julius F. Sandy, at the State House.

President Tinubu also received Letters of Credence from Legesse Geremew Haile, the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Nigeria, and Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, the Apostolic Nuncio of the Vatican to Nigeria. The Canadian High Commissioner told President Tinubu that Nigerians are active in education, sports, science, health, and business in his country.

He said Nigerians in Canada demonstrate high responsibility, civility, and purposefulness when pursuing their goals. Salvaggio, who had previously worked in Ghana and Cote'Ivoire, said Canada seeks to expand its interest in oil and gas, ICT, and agriculture in its partnership with Nigeria. President Tinubu lauded Nigerians' accomplishments abroad, describing them as an inspiration to many. In another meeting with the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone, President Tinubu affirmed that Nigeria's interest in developing the West Coast and Africa remains a priority.

 The President told the envoy that Nigeria's decades-long investment in Sierra Leone has contributed to Africa's progress and promoted bilateral relations. The High Commissioner thanked the President for Nigeria's support in keeping the country together. At another meeting with the new Ethiopian envoy, President Tinubu discussed the warm relations between Nigeria and Ethiopia. The Ambassador of Ethiopia remarked, "he's in Nigeria to build on the achievements of his predecessors and will focus on cultural relations which is a big industry, already enhanced by the Ethiopian Airline."After receiving the Letter of Credence from the Apostolic Nuncio of the Vatican, President Tinubu commended the Catholic Church for its investments in education and interventions to reduce poverty. President Tinubu said he looked forward to receiving the Vatican's leadership in Nigeria.