Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama says humility connotes strength and can achieve better results in diplomacy when applied to the implementation of Nigeria’s foreign.
The minister noted this in Abuja during the launch of the book, ‘Humility in Diplomacy’ authored by the Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bello Kazaure, in Abuja.
According to him, humility does not connote weakness but rather shows the strength of the country, especially in the context of diplomacy in order to achieve national interest.
He lauded Kazaure for the book title which he described as a departure from the everyday perception of so many.
On his part, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari said it was a kown fact that diplomacy had helped to create an international order conducive for non violent approach to the resolution of disputes.
Represented by Amb. Janet Olisa, Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, he added that diplomacy has also fostered greater cooperation among state and non-state actors for sustainable peace and security.
Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, described the book as a hallmark in the history of foreign affairs.
Also in attendance were, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami; Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello, among others.
