Javad Zarif, the
Iranian Foreign Minister arrived in Abuja this morning. His arrival in Nigeria
will kickstart a four-nation tour of West Africa aimed at improving bilateral
diplomatic and trade relations with the region.
He is scheduled to meet
with senior Nigerian officials on areas of mutual interests between both
countries before proceeding to Ghana, Guinea-Conakry and Mali.
It will be recalled that
Saeed Koozechi, the
former Iranian ambassador to Nigeria was recalled on May 25th
bordering on his utterances following the Nigerian army/ Shiite clash in Zaria, Kaduna state. His interference
in what was considered Nigerian internal affairs had drawn huge attention and
consequent campaigns by some civil society organizations in Nigeria and the
National Human Rights Commission calling for his return to his country.
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