FG to diplomatic missions: Stop bypassing protocols

‎By Boluwaji Obahopo ‎ ‎The Federal Government has warned foreign diplomatic missions in Nigeria against bypassing established diplomatic channels, saying such conduct undermines mutual respect and effective bilateral relations.‎ ‎The minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening relations with the Philippines and other ASEAN countries under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, saying the Nigerian economy was on the right trajectory and open to partnerships in agriculture, commerce, manufacturing, oil and gas.‎ ‎Mellejor said his country was interested in expanding bilateral cooperation beyond gas to areas including urea production, manufacturing, labour exchange and online seminars, while the Federal Government reiterated its readiness to strengthen trade, investment and cultural relations with the Philippines, ASEAN and other international partners.