The newly posted Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Amb. Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has formally resumed duties at the Beninese capital, Cotonou.
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Amb. Buratai, a former Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army and a retired Lieutenant General, presented his Letter of Credence to President Patrice Tallon of the Republic of Benin after a colourful parade mounted in his honour on Tuesday 27th July, 2021.
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It will be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari nominated Lt. Gen. Buratai along with four other retired Service Chiefs as Ambassador-designates immediately after he accepted their voluntary retirement.