Tukur urged to make Nigeria world player

The Minister said President Jonathan took particular interest in the global links of Tukur as well as his sense of dedication to national cause in offering him the special job.  Wali made this known while presenting a Letter of Credence to the former chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the Foreign Affairs Ministry […]

The Minister said President Jonathan took particular interest in the global links of Tukur as well as his sense of dedication to national cause in offering him the special job.  Wali made this known while presenting a Letter of Credence to the former chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Abuja yesterday. He recalled that it was indeed, the First Prime Minister of Nigeria, late Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, who first took the initiative by appointing late Chief K. O. Mbadiwe as an Ambassador-At-Large.
Wali said by being appointed as an Ambassador-At-Large, the world is now on Tukur’s feet, as according to him, he would be representing President Jonathan in any international forum, where he may not be in attendance.
While thanking President Jonathan for considering Tukur, who is also the Chairman of Nigerian Railway Corporation, for the enviable job, the Foreign Affairs Minister said he has confidence in Tukur’s ability to carry on with the new task.
Responding, the Tukur said he was humbled by the privilege offered him by President Jonathan to serve in a new capacity.
“People say respect begets respect and that confidence begets confidence. I understand the heavy responsibility now entrusted to me and all I can ask for is the wisdom to make me discharge it responsibly,” Tukur said.