Activities

Honouring a Legacy Across Borders 🤝🕊️

Ambassador Dr. Chris Nwanoro today received His Excellency Mr. Paulino Bololo Ecobo, Ambassador of Equatorial Guinea to São Tomé and Príncipe, who paid a heartfelt condolence visit over the passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
The visit reflects the enduring ties of African brotherhood and the shared respect for a leader whose legacy echoed far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
🕯️ May his legacy continue to inspire unity, peace, and progress across Africa.
Dr. Chris Nwanoro is blind and he is playing a huge role globally on disability inclusion. That’s why we are covering his activities as an envoy who is doing us proud in the community of persons with disabilities.

Africa Women Leaders in São Tomé and Príncipe Visit Nigerian Embassy to Strengthen Ties.

Dr. Ana Rita and H.E. Dr. Mrs. Ana Paula Victor, representing African women in São Tomé and Príncipe, paid a warm courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Christopher Nwanoro, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., at the Nigerian Embassy.
It was a moment of diplomacy, unity, and shared vision—bridging nations, building partnerships, and strengthening African sisterhood, one handshake at a time.
Africa is rising—led by women, powered by collaboration!

Ghana-Nigeria Diplomatic Ties Strengthened 🇬🇭🤝🇳🇬

Ghanaian Ambassador to Angola, H.E. Mavis Esi Kusorgbor, paid a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in São Tomé, Amb. Dr. Chris Nwanoro, MFR. The two diplomats discussed deepening bilateral ties, promoting African unity, and inclusive leadership.

A powerful handshake between both envoys — including Dr. Nwanoro, a renowned disability rights advocate — symbolized solidarity and progress in West African diplomacy.

Ambassador Dr. Chris Nwanoro received Ms. Negar Arefi, Interim Resident Representative of UNDP to São Tomé and Príncipe

Ambassador Dr. Chris Nwanoro received Ms. Negar Arefi, Interim Resident Representative of UNDP to São Tomé and Príncipe, on a condolence visit following the passing of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.

Ms. Arefi expressed heartfelt sympathies on behalf of the UN family, recognizing the late President’s legacy in Nigeria and Africa at large.

Amb. Dr. Chris Nwanoro, who is blind and a distinguished member of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (representing Africa), appreciated the solidarity and reiterated the importance of inclusive governance—a vision the late President helped promote by signing the Disability Act into law in 2019.

Leadership. Legacy. Inclusion.

H.E. Dr. Christopher Nwanoro, recieved the Association of People with Disabilities of São Tomé and Príncipe

H.E. Dr. Christopher Nwanoro, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., met with the Association of People with Disabilities of São Tomé and Príncipe** to strengthen ties and promote inclusion!

He was warmly received the following guests at The Nigeria Embassy at Sao Tome And Príncipe:

Ms. Eugenia Neto, President

Eterzizy de Sousa, Adviser and Coordinator of Human Rights & Advocacy Projects

Maria Fernandes Mendes, Secretary General, ACASTEP

Together, they discussed ways to advance disability rights, foster inclusion, and promote equal opportunities in São Tomé and Príncipe.

H.E. Dr. Christopher Nwanoro received Mr. Travessa Pereira, District President of Água Grande São Tomé and Príncipe

H.E. Dr. Christopher Nwanoro, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., at the Nigerian Embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe, this week received Mr. Travessa Pereira, District President of Água Grande (Câmara Distrital de Água Grande), on a courtesy visit.

It was a moment of warm diplomatic exchange, as both leaders discussed areas of mutual cooperation and deepening relations between Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe.