Rabi Usman

• This work entails protocol services, the coordination of welfare of Nigerian immigrants and students in Algeria
• It also involves the issuance of visa and travel certificates for foreigners and Nigerians respectively, wishing to enter Nigeria
• I combined this schedule with overseeing the affairs of the Embassy as Charge d’Affaires from July –September 2022.

Overseeing the affairs of the Embassy of Nigeria in Algeria

• I monitored the political and economic activities of Mali, Niger, Algeria, and Chad and advised principals accordingly.

• I oversaw the Secretariat of NAC&BWC and facilitated routine inspections of the chemical industry; organised sensitization workshops/seminars for the chemical allied sector on the demands and provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC); I ensured the fulfilment of Nigeria’s obligation to the OPCW and Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) as a State Party to the Conventions; I scrutinized documents of Nigerian applicants for participation in the OPCW organised programmes; I managed the staff of the NAC&BWC; and I represented the National Authority at the BWC and some OPCW meetings.

• I planned training programmes for senior staff of the MFA that would enhance their skills and re-evaluate their roles in a new perspective.

• Generally, I represented Nigeria at the experts’ level of OPCW and advanced her interests in the organization, including in facilitating participation in OPCW training programmes for Nigerians
• I supported the Ambassador in facilitating the Open-Ended Working Group on Terrorism from 2014 to 2015
• I conducted interviews of Nigerian irregular immigrants to ensure procedures were observed in conformity with the bilateral agreement between Nigeria and the Netherlands on Immigration matters, before deportation exercise.

• I monitored political and economic developments of Algeria and Mali, analyzed them, and made recommendations in line with Nigeria’s interests.

• I represented Nigeria at Experts’ level in UNIDO and UNODC
• I drafted statements for the Head of Mission articulating Nigeria’s position in line with the Agenda of the General Conferences and other Sessions.

• On bilateral matters, collaborated with officials of accredited countries (Austria and Slovakia) on updates; review or originate Agreements with Nigeria, particularly on political and socio-economic affairs; I also proffered advice to the Head of Mission on measures to bolster relations between Nigeria and accredited countries; and On OPEC matters, I was the focal point on OPEC related matters at the Mission.

• This work spans a range of areas from immigration matters to the welfare of Nigerians resident in Austria and Slovakia
• I managed the Unit for a period of one year.

• I monitored political and socio-economic developments of Cameroon and the Gulf of Guinea, analyzed them, and made recommendations as they affect Nigeria’s interests.

• I was responsible for the management of the Registry including General Services
• I also examined staff administrative matters and reported to the Supervisor.