News Investigators/ Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has hailed his counterpart, Cheikh Niang, on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Senegal.
Amb. Tuggar gave the commendation in a statement on Tuesday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, against backdrop of the minister’s congratulatory message to Niang.
Amb. Niang was until his appointment the Permanent Representative of Senegal to the United Nations.
“As a career diplomat, Niang is expected to bring his wealth of experience, having held prestigious positions such as Ambassador to Japan, United States, South Africa and Consul General in New York.
“Nigeria looks forward to further strengthening our historic, strong and vibrant relationship for the benefit of all our peoples,” Tuggar said.
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