Nigeria's Ambassador Strengthens Ties with Mauritania
On 20 October 2026, Zayyad Abdussalam presented his Letter of Credence to Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, officially accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with residence in Dakar, Senegal. Following the ceremony, Ambassador Abdussalam conveyed greetings from Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of Nigeria, to President Ghazouani and the Mauritanian people.
He expressed his commitment to enhancing the longstanding cordial relations between Nigeria and Mauritania, focusing on cooperation in trade, investment, energy, security, and other mutual interests. Abdussalam also emphasized his determination to work closely with the Mauritanian Government to strengthen existing bilateral cooperation and explore new partnerships for the benefit of both nations.
The event highlighted the enduring friendship and shared resolve of both countries to expand their cooperation.
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