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Nigeria’s Ambassador to Senegal, Zayyad Abdusalam, presents his Letter of Credence to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on October 22, 2026.
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Abdusalam conveys President Bola Tinubu’s goodwill and reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Senegal.
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Both countries explore closer cooperation in regional security, economic integration, trade and investment under the ECOWAS framework.
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The diplomatic engagement seeks to advance peace, stability and sustainable economic development across West Africa.
October 26, (THEWILL) – Nigeria and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with discussions focusing on regional security, trade, investment and economic integration following the formal accreditation of Nigeria’s ambassador to the West African country.
Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Senegal, with concurrent accreditation to Mauritania, Zayyad Abdusalam, presented his Letter of Credence to Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on October 22, 2026.
The ceremony formally recognised Abdusalam as Nigeria’s ambassador to Senegal and marked a new phase in diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
During his audience with Faye, the Nigerian envoy conveyed the greetings and goodwill of President Bola Tinubu to the Senegalese leader, his government and the people of Senegal.
Abdusalam also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening the longstanding relationship between the two countries, stressing the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement and cooperation in areas of shared interest.
Discussions between the ambassador and the Senegalese president covered opportunities to strengthen collaboration in regional security, economic integration, trade and investment, particularly within the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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The engagement underscored the importance of cooperation between the two countries in addressing shared regional challenges and promoting peace, stability and sustainable economic development across West Africa.
Nigeria and Senegal are members of ECOWAS, the regional bloc established to promote economic integration, cooperation and collective responses to challenges affecting its member states.
Their bilateral relations also provide a platform for diplomatic consultation and collaboration on issues affecting West Africa, including regional stability, cross-border economic activities and efforts to expand trade and investment.
The accreditation of Abdusalam therefore provides an opportunity for both governments to sustain diplomatic dialogue and pursue practical areas of cooperation that could strengthen economic and security ties.
With his concurrent accreditation to Mauritania, the Nigerian envoy is also positioned to represent Nigeria’s diplomatic interests in another West African country, extending the scope of his assignment beyond Senegal.
The October 22 ceremony represents an important milestone in Nigeria-Senegal relations, with both countries expressing renewed commitment to advancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
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