"It’s Palm Wine": Nigerians Roll Out Things to Know For New Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria

• A new Danish ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, has announced his readiness to work in the country
• Hansen urged Nigerians to follow him to learn more about Denmark's activities in relation to the country
• Many Nigerians have congratulated the Danish ambassador-designate, including government agencies such as NIDCOM

Jens Ole Bach Hansen, the new Danish ambassador-designate to Nigeria, has announced his arrival in the country. He has expressed his readiness to meet Nigerians and get the work done in the country.

Hansen, in a tweet, urged Nigerians to follow him as he represented his country in Nigeria. Some Nigerians took to the comment section of the tweet and offered advice for the ambassador-designate on maintaining diplomacy with the West African country.

Hansen wrote:

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"Hello #Nigeria. My name is Jens Ole Bach Hansen, and I am the new proud and honoured ambassador-designate of #Denmark to this great, important and fascinating country. I cannot wait to get started and to get to know this country even better. Follow my work here #DenmarkNigeria."

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), a federal government agency, also tweeted congratulations to him.

How Nigerians react to Danish ambassador tweet

Below are some of their reactions:

Philip Okpala mentioned six diploma measures for the ambassador-designate. His comment reads in part:

"Be Prepared for Unique Diplomacy: In Nigeria, diplomacy can involve more than just discussions over coffee. Sometimes, it’s ‘palm wine’, and other times, it’s a handshake that feels suspiciously heavy. Don’t worry—if the handshake lingers too long, just smile and say, "I'll take that under advisement." It works every time!"

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Erioluwa urged the ambassador-designate not to come to Nigeria with only his diplomatic potential but with investment in the country. His comment reads in part:

"As you embark on your new role, I hope you'll bring not just your diplomatic prowess but also a keen eye for investment opportunities that can boost both our economies.

"I'm thrilled to have you here on this incredible x platform and eagerly anticipate the Danish companies you'll inspire to invest in Nigeria."

Mayowa David vowed to prepare Nigerian food for the ambassador on his arrival. He wrote:

"I owe you amala and Ewedu with Gbegiri soup. Let me know when to send it over."

Another Nigerian with the handle @greatchemical urged the ambassador-designate to stay in Lagos and get fascinated with the Yoruba people of Southwest. He said:

"You're welcome, Ambassador; you'll find Lagos super interesting and the culture of the Yorubas (the indigenous people) fascinating!"

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Femi Yekinni welcomed the ambassador-designate. He said:

"You’re welcome to our great country, Ambassador Jens. We wish you a very fulfilling tenure!"

See his tweet here:

Source: Legit.ng