Nigerian Ambassador presents credentials to OIC Secretary General

01/01/2018- The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr Yousef Al-Othaimeen, on 1 January 2018 in his office received the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr Isa Muhammadu Dodo, who presented his credentials as Nigeria’s permanent representative to the Organization.

Ambassador Dodo expressed his country’s appreciation for the Secretary General’s leadership to drive the Organization ahead, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the values upon which the OIC was founded and expressing strong resolve to further strengthen bilateral cooperation ties. He also requested the Secretary General’s support in the discharge of his duties as permanent representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the OIC.

Congratulating Ambassador Dodo on his new assignment, Secretary General Othaimeen termed the bonds between the OIC and Nigeria as outstanding, and commended the leading role Nigeria plays, as a very important Member State, in furthering peace and security in the region. He equally expressed solidarity with Nigeria and commitment by the OIC to work closely together with Nigeria on counterterrorism and other challenges.

Source: https://www.oic-oci.org/topic/?t_id=17219&t_ref=9156&lan=en