Envoy Promises to Strengthen Ties With Ethiopia

22 July 2011

Mr Bulus Lolo, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU Commission yesterday said his priority would be to strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral relations with Ethiopia.

Lolo, made this known in Addis Ababa while addressing staff of the after he assumed duty.

He said part of his responsibilities as ambassador, would be to balance Nigeria’s relationship with Ethiopia.

“Part of my mission in Addis Ababa will be to balance, strengthen and deepen Nigeria’s bilateral relations with Ethiopia, which has been neglected for some times.

“We will pursue the 9-point Agenda of the present administration. We will encourage our business communities to invest in both countries, create job opportunities and promote better relationship between the two countries,” Lolo said.

Lolo said Nigeria was on transformation path and that all Nigerians should work towards ensuring a more united and blessed Nigeria, a country that would take responsibility to lead Africa.

“As the ambassador, I will give a leadership that is purposeful, strong and clear. I will speak with one tongue. I will not be afraid to speak and defend the truth in whatever circumstances”, he said.

Speaking on behalf of the staff, Mr John Ejinaka, the Head of Chancery assured Lolo that he would find the staff hardworking and dedicated.

Lolo will also serve as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).

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