President Bola Tinubu has issued an immediate directive for the recall of Nigeria’s ambassadors worldwide, as confirmed by his spokesperson on Saturday.
Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale conveyed the President’s commitment to ensuring world-class efficiency and quality in both foreign and domestic service delivery to citizens, residents, and prospective visitors.
It’s important to note that Nigeria’s permanent representatives to the United Nations in New York and Geneva will remain in their positions and are exempt from the “total recall.” This exception is due to the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month, as stated by Tinubu’s office in an official statement.
Nigeria currently maintains 109 diplomatic missions globally, comprising 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 consulates.
Tinubu, widely acknowledged for spearheading some of the most significant reforms in Nigeria in decades, has a busy diplomatic schedule ahead. He is scheduled to engage in discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the General Assembly and is also set to meet with leaders from Brazil, India, South Korea, and Germany during the forthcoming G20 meeting later this month.
