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Ivorian President, Quattara Commissions New Embassy in Abuja
Ivorian President, Quattara Commissions New Embassy in Abuja
By: Our Reporter
The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara has inaugurated a new embassy for his country in Abuja.
The President, who was also in Abuja to attend the 60th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday, on the sidelines of the solemn opening of the Summit, inaugurated the new Côte d’Ivoire Chancery in Nigeria and ECOWAS in the afternoon of Saturday
Located in the Embassy district of Abuja (Diplomatic Drive, Central Area), this Chancellery whose foundation stone was laid by President Alassane Ouattara, in December 2018, is built on an area of 8130 m2. It is a three-storey building which comprises, according to the current Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, Kalilou Traore, 8 Ambassador’s offices, 15 Agents’ offices, three large meeting rooms and a Presidential Suite.
Speaking on behalf of the President of the Republic at the ceremony, the Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration and Diaspora, Mrs. Kandia Camara, said that this work is the expression and symbol of the quality of exceptional relations of friendship and cooperation between Nigeria and Côte D’voire. It is also the fruit of the vision of President Alassane Ouattara who takes a special interest in Ivorian diplomacy.
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She said: “This new building will undoubtedly contribute to the promotion of the brand image of our country and increase its visibility in Nigeria and ECOWAS.
She stressed that the prospects for cooperation between the two countries are hopeful, revealing that with more than 860 billion CFA francs in global trade, Nigeria is the first African trading partner of Côte d’Ivoire
In this context, she invited Nigerian businessmen to strengthen their partnership with their Ivorian counterparts.
Camara, also expressed the hope that the new Embassy building, “which will also play an interface role between our country and ECOWAS”, will constitute a solid foundation for the strengthening of cooperation between the two countries as well as for exchanges with Nigeria, ECOWAS and all partners, while being the House of Côte d’Ivoire.
The ceremony ended with a guided tour by the President of the Republic.
The Nigerian Government was represented at the ceremony by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar and ECOWAS by the President of the Commission, Mr. Jean Claude Brou.
Ivorian President, Quattara Commissions New Embassy in Abuja
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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