Saturday 8 March 2014

Nigeria's new Foreign Affairs Minister wants cooperation

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Aminu Bashir Wali has called for commitment, dedication to duty, hard work, and honesty in order to advance the noble course of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy.
His Excellency expressed gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR for considering him worthy of Ministerial appointment, adding that he would endeavour to justify the confidence reposed in him.
He also paid glowing tribute, to the Honourable Minister of the State 1 and Supervising Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof Mrs. Viola A. Onwuliri, for the excellent manner she handled the affairs of the Ministry, before his appointment.

Earlier, while handing over, Prof Viola A. Onwuliri commended the Hon. Minister for his achievements in his previous positions, especially in the International arena.  She noted that New Minister had served meritoriously as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, New York, USA from 2004 to 2007.  She also wished him a successful tenure in Office.

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