Tinubu orders recall of Nigerian ambassadors
In a recent directive, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the recall of all Nigerian ambassadors, including both career ambassadors and non-career diplomats.
The decision was confirmed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. This recall follows the earlier recall of the country’s envoy to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Ishola.
A letter from Ambassador Tuggar to Ambassador Ishola stated that his tenure as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Kingdom has come to an end.
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The letter reads, “I have the honour to notify you of Mr President’s decision to recall you, signalling the end of your tenure as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Kingdom.
“By this communication, you are now expected to commence the process of winding down your affairs, and take formal leave of your host government within sixty days and to return to Nigeria by 31 October, 2023 at the latest.”
In a statement on Saturday by his SA, Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, the minister confirmed the recall of all ambassadors.
The statement confirming the recall of all ambassadors read: “Sequel to the inquiries on the letter recalling the Nigerian ambassador to the UK, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has clarified that all career ambassadors and non-career ambassadors have been recalled on the instructions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Ambassadors as representatives of the country serve at the behest of the President and it’s his prerogative to send or recall them from any country.”