{"id":107486,"date":"2023-09-02T19:26:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T18:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=107486"},"modified":"2023-09-02T19:26:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-02T18:26:08","slug":"tinubu-recalls-nigerias-ambassadors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/tinubu-recalls-nigerias-ambassadors\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu recalls Nigeria\u2019s ambassadors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>President Bola Tinubu has recalled all Nigerian ambassadors, both career and non-career.<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this on Saturday, September 2.<\/p>\n<p>Tuggar\u2019s Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim \u00a0Abdulkadir, in a statement, confirmed that all Nigerian ambassadors have been recalled.<\/p>\n<p>The statement confirming the recall of the ambassadors states: \u201cSequel 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmbassadors as representatives of the country serve at the behest of the President and it\u2019s his prerogative to send or recall them from any country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The clarification became necessary over the recall of Nigeria\u2019s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Ishola.<\/p>\n<p>In a letter dated August 31, 2023, and addressed to Ishola by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tuggar wrote: \u201cI have the honor to notify you of Mr. President\u2019s decision to recall you, signaling the end of your tenure as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to theUnited Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy this communication, you are now expected to commence the propose of winding down your affairs, and take formal leave of your host government within sixty days and to return to Nigeria by 31st October, 2023 at the latest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI seize this opportunity to express Mr.<br \/>\nPresident\u2019s appreciation for the service you have rendered in your capacity as Nigeria\u2019s Ambassador and Principal Representative in United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile looking forward to welcoming you in Abuja on your return, please allow me to join Mr. President in thanking your Excellency for your exemplary leadership and service to Nigeria. I wish you God\u2019s continued guidance in your future endeavours.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease accept, Your Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Bola Tinubu has recalled all Nigerian ambassadors, both career and non-career. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this on Saturday, September 2. 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