The presidency has disclosed that Nigeria’s United Nations (UN) permanent representatives in New York and Geneva have been exempted from the recall of ambassadors.
In a statement on Saturday, September 2, Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, said the exemption of the representatives is due to the forthcoming UN general assembly.
According to the statement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made this exemption in view of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, which will be held in October 2023.
The statement read:
“President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors from their duty posts worldwide.
“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.
“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.”
