President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors from their duty posts worldwide. with immediate effect.
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A statement by President’s Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) Ajuri Ngelale stated that Nigeria’s United Nations Permanent Representatives in New York and Geneva will be exempted from this recall, in view of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, holding later this month.
In the press release published on Saturday, Ajuri Ngelale said that the “President’s 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.”
Nigeria is reported to have about 109 diplomatic missions worldwide.
Nnamdi Maduakor is a Writer, Investor and Entrepreneur