Nigeria’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has formally presented his Letter of Credence to Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, marking the official commencement of his diplomatic mission in the Gulf nation.
The credential presentation ceremony took place at the Amiri Diwan on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with full state honours, including the inspection of a Guard of Honour.
During a private audience following the ceremony, the Amir warmly welcomed Ambassador Yakubu and reaffirmed the longstanding cordial relations between Nigeria and Qatar. He recalled previous high-level exchanges between both countries and reiterated Qatar’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
Ambassador Yakubu conveyed Nigeria’s condolences to the Amir over the recent accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City and expressed solidarity with the government and people of Qatar.
The Ambassador also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Qatar in strategic areas, including trade, investment, education, security, and humanitarian affairs, underscoring the shared desire of both nations to deepen diplomatic and economic ties.
The presentation of the Letter of Credence officially authorises Ambassador Yakubu to represent Nigeria in Qatar and is expected to further enhance the growing partnership between the two countries through increased diplomatic engagement and mutually beneficial collaboration.
