The Nigerian community in Qatar under the auspices of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) has honoured Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Gulf country, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for improving consular services since he assumed duty.
The event was part of an elaborate ceremony to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The occasion was attended by the Executive Director of the Workers Support and Insurance Fund under the Ministry of Interior Ms Kholoud Saif Al Kubaisi and members of the diplomatic community.
The Nigerian Ambassador, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, also received an Award from the Nigerian community for improved consular service to Nigerians since his assumption of duty.
It will be recalled that hundreds of Nigerians in Qatar recently received their new passport in a record time of two weeks, following Ambassador Yakubu’s intervention, drawing applause.
Ambassador Yakubu on his part commended the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Controller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service Kemi Nandap for the prompt deployment the intervention team and the production of the passports.
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