President Bola Tinubu has ordered the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors from their respective duty posts worldwide.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, had earlier confirmed the ambassadors’ recall without specifying the reason.
However, in a follow up statement released Saturday by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on media and Publicity, President Tinubu stated that the decision was a result of a comprehensive assessment of the current state of affairs at Nigerian Consulate Offices and Embassies globally.
“The President’s directive is sequel to his careful study of the present state of affairs at Nigerian Consulate Offices and Embassies worldwide, and in line with the President’s renewed hope agenda, the President is determined to ensure that world-class efficiency and quality, will henceforth, characterize foreign and domestic service delivery to citizens, residents and prospective visitors alike,” the statement reads.
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“To this end, the President further directs that Nigeria’s United Nations Permanent Representatives in New York and Geneva be exempted from this total recall, in view of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, holding later this month.”
The statement added that the recall of the affected officers takes immediate effect.