Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the State of Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The ceremony took place on Thursday at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, where Ambassador Yakubu was received with full diplomatic honours, including an inspection of the Guard of Honour.

He was accompanied by senior officials of the Nigerian Embassy.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.

According to the statement, Ambassador Yakubu held a private audience with the Amir after presenting his credentials, during which both sides reaffirmed the longstanding bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Qatar.

The Amir reportedly recalled previous high-level diplomatic engagements and expressed Qatar’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria.

Ambassador Yakubu conveyed the goodwill and best wishes of President Bola Tinubu to the Amir and the people of Qatar, while reiterating Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties between both countries.

He also conveyed Nigeria’s condolences over the recent accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City and emphasised the need to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education, security and humanitarian affairs.