31 Jan 2024

 President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has appointed Ms Philda  Kereng as Botswana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

A press statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that prior to the appointment, High Commissioner-Designate Kereng, served as the Minister of Environment and Tourism, where her exemplary leadership in transforming Botswana’s tourism industry was marked by initiatives that expanded citizen involvement, diversified tourism services and reinforced Botswana’s status as a regional leader in tourism and investment.   

Ms Kereng brings a wealth of experience to the Botswana foreign service, which includes her contributions in advancing rural, industrial, and community development, as evidenced by her sociological research, as well as, partnership with organisations like the US African Development Foundation. 

Ms Kereng holds a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology of Development from the University of Essex, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Public Administration, from the University of Botswana. 

She is also a recipient of the Leadership Excellence Award (2021) from the African Tourism Board, and the Destination Africa Lifetime Award (2023), which recognised her notable contributions in positioning Botswana as a MICE and key tourist destination.

High Commissioner-Designate Kereng’s appointment is with immediate effect. ENDS