{"id":252631,"date":"2025-11-28T15:55:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foreignaffairs.gov.ng\/news\/?p=252631"},"modified":"2025-12-01T14:29:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:29:06","slug":"amb-yusuf-maitama-tuggar-presented-letters-of-credence-to-the-newly-appointed-ecowas-permanent-representative-consul-generals-and-charge-daffaires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foreignaffairs.gov.ng\/news\/amb-yusuf-maitama-tuggar-presented-letters-of-credence-to-the-newly-appointed-ecowas-permanent-representative-consul-generals-and-charge-daffaires\/","title":{"rendered":"Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, presented letters of Credence to the newly appointed ECOWAS Permanent Rep&hellip;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, presented letters of Credence to the newly appointed ECOWAS Permanent Representative, Amb. Olawale Emmanuel Awe and Amb. Mairo Musa Abbas &#8211; Consul General, Guangzhou, China; Amb. N.O. Okey-Uche &#8211; Consul General, Johannesburg, South Africa; Amb. Ojo Olobode Steve &#8211; Consul General, Buea, Cameroon; and Amb. Samalia Goni &#8211; Charge D&#8217;Affaires, Tripoli, Libya on Friday, 28th November 2025.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Speaking during the ceremony, the Spokesperson of the Ministry, Mr Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, welcomed the dignitaries and underscored the significance of the event as a reaffirmation of Nigeria\u2019s commitment to effective representation worldwide.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Addressing the new appointees, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasised the changing dynamics of global politics, the need for strategic diplomacy, and the responsibility each envoy bears in promoting and defending Nigeria\u2019s interests abroad. He highlighted the importance of analytical capacity, resilience, and professionalism in addressing contemporary geopolitical challenges.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Responding on behalf of the appointees, the new Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, Ambassador Awe expressed gratitude to the President and the Ministry for the confidence reposed in them, pledging dedication, loyalty, and diligent service in advancing Nigeria\u2019s foreign policy objectives.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The ceremony concluded with group photographs and a call on all newly appointed envoys to maintain close communication with headquarters and share their mission activities for institutional documentation and public communication.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. 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