Nigeria is pushing for expanded job opportunities for its citizens in Qatar and stronger cooperation in the energy sector, following high-level diplomatic engagements in Doha on Sunday.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Mahmood Yakubu, held separate meetings with Qatari government officials and leadership of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) as part of efforts to deepen bilateral ties.
Ambassador Yakubu was received by Qatari Minister of Labour, Ali bin Saeed bin Samikh Al Marri.
Discussions focused on opening up more employment prospects for Nigerian nationals in Qatar.
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The envoy said the initiative aligns with the “4D Doctrine” of Nigeria’s foreign policy, which prioritises Democracy, Development, Demography, and active Diaspora engagement.
Later on Sunday, Ambassador Yakubu hosted a delegation from the GECF led by its Secretary-General, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, a Nigerian national.
The GECF is headquartered in Doha. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, currently serves as Chairman of its ministerial meetings.