By Abuja, Nigeria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, 29th January 2026 hosted a farewell reception in honour of His Excellency, Ambassador Bello Kazaure Husseini, marking the conclusion of his distinguished career in the Nigerian Foreign Service.
The event, which was held at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja was attended by senior government officials, serving and retired diplomats, representatives of international organisations, members of the diplomatic corps, colleagues, friends, and family members.
In a statement issued by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Ambassador Husseini was born on 11 December 1967 in Jigawa State, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1991. Over the years, he served Nigeria in various strategic capacities at headquarters and in several foreign missions, including postings in India, Kuwait, Tunisia, Japan, Cameroon, Australia, and Saudi Arabia.
“His assignments spanned diplomacy, administration, trade facilitation, protocol, and bilateral and multilateral engagements,” the statement added.
The reception featured tributes, a formal citation, and goodwill messages celebrating Ambassador Husseini’s legacy and impact on colleagues and the Ministry at large.
Responding, Ambassador Husseini expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and colleagues for the opportunity to serve Nigeria, noting that public service remained both a privilege and a responsibility.
“I encouraged younger officers to uphold the values of discipline, professionalism, and patriotism in the discharge of their duti
es,” he stated.
