Presidency

Tinubu exempts UN envoys, recalls Nigeria’s ambassadors

President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors from their duty posts worldwide.

Tinubu however exempted Nigeria’s United Nations Permanent Representatives in New York and Geneva from the recall, following the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly slated for this month in New York, United States.

The latest development was made known in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Ngelale noted that the president’s directive was sequel to his careful study of the present state of affairs at Nigerian consulate offices and Embassies worldwide, and in line with his renewed hope agenda.

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He added: “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.

“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.

“By the directive of the President, the recall of the affected officers takes immediate effect.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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