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Nigerians in Qatar Honour Ambassador Yakubu for Improved Consular Services
The Nigerian community in Qatar has honoured Nigeria’s Ambassador to the country, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, with an award in recognition of improved consular services to Nigerians since he assumed office.
The award was presented during a ceremony organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) in Qatar to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The event was attended by the Executive Director of the Workers Support and Insurance Fund under Qatar’s Ministry of Interior, Ms Kholoud Saif Al Kubaisi, alongside members of the diplomatic community.
The recognition followed improvements in passport services for Nigerians living in Qatar, with hundreds of citizens recently receiving their new passports within two weeks.
Speaking at the event, Yakubu commended the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Controller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, for their roles in facilitating the prompt deployment of an intervention team and the production of the passports.
He acknowledged their support in addressing passport-related challenges faced by Nigerians in the Gulf country.
The intervention was aimed at easing the difficulties encountered by Nigerians seeking to obtain or renew their travel documents, enabling many to receive their passports within a significantly shorter period.
The award underscores the Nigerian community’s appreciation of efforts to improve consular assistance and strengthen engagement between the Nigerian mission and citizens living abroad.
The Independence Anniversary gathering also provided an opportunity for Nigerians in Qatar and members of the diplomatic community to celebrate Nigeria’s national heritage and recognise initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of citizens in the diaspora.
