Nigerian Ambassador Resumes In Qatar

Nigeria Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Amb. Yakubu Ahmed, has presented his Letter of Credence to the Emir of the State of Qatar.

Gatekeepers News reports that Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the State of Qatar, Amb. Yakubu Ahmed, has presented his Letter of Credence to the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani at the Diwan Amiri in Doha,

Ahmed during the colourful ceremony which included the inspection of the Guards of Honour, conveyed the fraternal greetings of President Muhammadu Buhari to the Qatari monarch.

In a statement by the Nigerian Embassy in Doha, titled, ‘Nigerian ambassador to Qatar, Yakubu Ahmed presents letters of credence to Emir of the State of Qatar,’ said the diplomat also thanked Buhari for finding him worthy of appointment as the principal envoy to Qatar.

“The Emir of Qatar congratulated Ambassador Ahmed and reiterated the confidence that Ahmed would take the warm and cordial relations which Qatar and Nigeria enjoys to greater heights.

“The Emir also wished the envoy the very best in the discharge of his responsibilities.” The statement read in part.

Ahmed in his remarks informed the Emir that President Buhari “was doing well and that the government was making tremendous progress in key priority areas that have the potential to positively transform the socio-economic landscape of the country.’’

Ahmed also thanked the monarch for accepting him as ambassador to Qatar, and while acknowledging the role of broker of peaceful settlement of international disputes Qatar plays.

He also expressed admiration for the wise leadership qualities of His Highness in bringing about development to Qatar.

Ahmed observed the slow pace of economic activities between the two countries, explaining that one of his major mandates was to spur such activities for the benefit of the two nations.

He also sought the support of Al-Thani in the eradication of all obstacles hindering the flow of investment from Qatar in the areas of agriculture, oil and gas, infrastructure and mining.

The Emir in his response assured the envoy of his support.