…bid farewell to Ambassador
By David Okoh
The House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-Bulgaria has described as very cordial, the trade ties between Nigeria and Bulgaria.
The Chairman of the Committee, Hon Munachim Ikechi Alozie who stated this yesterday during the a farewell meeting held at the National Assembly Complex in honor of his Excellency, Ambassador Yanko Yordanov informed that Nigeria has a very long history of progressive ties with Bulgaria.
According to the lawmaker, Nigeria which is known as the giant of Africa is also blessed with several cultural and traditional heritage.
He explained: “And so, we have not come to bade him farewell but to celebrate one who by his intentional association, inclination and interaction have become one of us (Nigerian), who enjoys our meals specially.
“I want to in a special way, formally recognize again the presence of Ambassador Yanko Yordanov (the Bulgarian Ambassador) and his delegation, knowing that the Partnerships between both our countries will continue, in Trade and Economic Cooperation, Education and human capital development, Agriculture and food Security, Health, Energy sector, Tourism etc. And we hope to continue in exchanging more initiative and ideas towards strengthening the cooperation between us.
“Our aspiration is to become a beacon and a point of reference in initiating, fostering and promoting sustainable partnerships and development, that are respectful, visible, measurable, responsible and mutually beneficial for both our countries.
“As part of our program we will be conducting a Trade Missions to both Bulgaria and Nigeria; And we already have one coming up soon. And | want to take this opportunity to invite you all to participate in the Investment, Tourism and Trade Mission to identify and explore partnership opportunities in Bulgaria from July 14th – 20th, 2025”.
He further informed that Nigeria under the current democratic dispensation is fully determined to strengthen more trade deals and bilateral relations among major countries of the world.
He equally commend the Bulgaria outgoing Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Tanko Yardonov for delebrate practical steps taken for improved trade deals between his country and Nigeria maintaining that various positive deals had been made during his tenure.
In his address, the Bulgaria out going Ambassador to Nigeria expressed satisfaction to the Nigerian government and her people stating that he was able to accomplished all he did because of supports from several people.
The outgoing Ambassador also described as a “great privilege” the opportunity on him to serve his Country and people through Nigeria.
He said Nigeria is not just a giant of Africa but also a giant of other positive endeavours.
Speaking to journalists after the event, the outgoing Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Yanko Yordanov said, being in the country as ambassador, he appreciated the strong ties between the two countries.
He said, Nigeria and Bulgaria have a mutually beneficial relationship spanning many decades and has led to cooperation in various fields of development which he said would be maintained and improved upon for the benefit of the two nations.
He said, “This is due mostly to our cooperation in the area of agriculture,in the area of business ties, leading to partnerships in the transportation and the infrastructure project.So we are very much looking forward to build upon what we have achieved.
“But of course, enlarging it, and I must say that we have a very good cooperation in the IT and high-tech technologies and the high-tech, so I’m sure that we will easily can identify new areas to build further on the progress that we have achieved already.
“The new emotion that I am feeling is, let’s say, the enthusiasm and satisfaction I see from the results.But I am very much looking forward to further cooperation between our two nations.You will see Bulgaria is also a very hospitable country and I am sure that both nations can easily find a way to continue”.
The group known as African Coordinator and Director of Paliament, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Joint Session-Africa Union Commission Stimulation in its address said its has worked closely with the outgoing ambassador at diffrent capacities.
The high point of the event was a presentation of plague by the Chairman of the House Committee to the outgoing Ambassador of Bulgaria in Nigeria.
