His Excellency, Ambassador Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the State of Qatar, has presented his Letters of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar.

At the credential presentation ceremony on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Amiri Diwan (Emir’s Palace), in Doha, Ambassador Ahmed expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for finding him worthy of appointment as his Principal Envoy to the State of Qatar.

The Nigerian Principal Envoy conveyed the greetings of President Buhari to the Emir, informing him that the Government of Nigeria was making tremendous progress in key priority areas that have the potentials to positively transform the socio-economic landscape of the country.

Acknowledging the role Qatar plays in brokering peaceful settlement of international disputes, the Ambassador expressed admiration for the wise leadership qualities of His Highness in bringing about development to Qatar.

On bilateral relations, the Nigerian Ambassador noted the slow pace of economic activities between the two countries, explaining that one of his major mandates is to spur such activities for the benefit of the two nations.

He, therefore, sought for the support of His Highness 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 of Qatar in his response assured the Nigerian Envoy of his Sovereign support to succeed in the discharge of his mandates.

The spouse of the Ambassador, Mrs. Nafisa Yakubu Ahmed, accompanied him to the Emir’s Palace for the presentation.

The credentials presentation ceremony was preceded by the inspection of the Guard of Honour by the Nigerian Ambassador, who until his appointment as Ambassador to the State of Qatar was the Director of Protocol, State House.

JUNE 30, 2021
NIGERIAN EMBASSY, DOHA