The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a farewell reception on Thursday, 29th January 2026, in honour of His Excellency, Ambassador Bello Kazaure Husseini, marking the conclusion of his distinguished career in the Nigerian Foreign Service.
The event, which was held at the Ministry’s Atrium was attended by senior government officials, serving and retired diplomats, representatives of international organizations, members of the diplomatic corps, colleagues, friends, and family members.
Born on 11 December 1967 in Jigawa State, Ambassador Bello Kazaure Husseini joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1991. Over the years, he served Nigeria in various strategic capacities at headquarters and in several foreign missions, including postings in India, Kuwait, Tunisia, Japan, Cameroon, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. His assignments spanned diplomacy, administration, trade facilitation, protocol, and bilateral and multilateral engagements.
The reception featured tributes, a formal citation, and goodwill messages celebrating Ambassador Husseini’s legacy and impact on colleagues and the Ministry at large.
Various speakers paid tribute to Ambassador Husseini’s over three decades of dedicated service to Nigeria, describing his career as one defined by professionalism, integrity, humility, and commitment to the principles of diplomacy and public service.
They equally highlighted his leadership style, which emphasized mentorship, inclusiveness, and respect for diversity, as well as his consistent prioritization of humanity and national interest in the conduct of diplomatic duties. There was a consensus that his contributions to institutional
development and capacity building within the Foreign Service were laudable achievements that should be emulated by junior officers.
In his response, Ambassador Bello Kazaure Husseini expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and colleagues for the opportunity to serve Nigeria, noting that public service remained both a privilege and a responsibility. He encouraged younger officers to uphold the values of discipline, professionalism, and patriotism in the discharge of their duties.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commends Ambassador Husseini for his exemplary service and wishes him continued success and fulfilment in his future endeavours.