 President Mohammad Ibohari has called for joint international efforts to tackle the menace of COVID-19. These, according to him, will address the spillovers of dwindling national economies that would require a global framework to ameliorate the burden of struggling citizens. He made the plea at the presidential villa Abuja during a ceremony to receive letters of credence from ambassadors of Republic of Bulgaria, Yanko Yardanao, People's Republic of China, Chewie Chin-Ching. High Commissioner of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mohammad Azan, and others from Turkey and Ukraine. A statement issued by special advisor to the president Media and Publicity, Femme Adeshina quoted him as saying, quote, As you all settle down to your solemn duties to promote your respective national values and interests through your country's foreign policy on Nigeria, you should be rest assured that the Federal Republic of Nigeria will engage you as well as strive to relate through effective cooperation and collaboration to enhance our collective interests. End of quote. You get notified about fresh news updates.