In a gesture of international solidarity and cultural exchange, a delegation from Nigerian journalist and artist Umma Umar Art World paid a condolence visit to the Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, on March 16, 2026.
The visit was organized to express formal sympathies following the passing of the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
As a mark of respect and shared grief, the delegation presented Ambassador Raja with a piece of traditional Nigerian artwork, symbolizing the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations.
During the meeting, Ambassador Raja expressed his sincere gratitude for the gesture, noting that such acts reinforce the cultural ties and mutual respect between Iran and Nigeria.
The conversation transitioned into the future of bilateral relations, with both parties discussing potential collaborations in the fields of art and cultural heritage.
As part of the engagement, the delegation extended an official invitation to the Ambassador for several upcoming cultural milestones, most notably the World Art Day celebrations scheduled for April 15, 2026.
