The minister of foreign affairs, Mr Yusuf Tuggar said all the recalled ambassadors and non-career ambassadors serving in different parts of the world are expected to return to Abuja not later than October 31, 2023.
NewsGazette reported yesterday that President Bola Tinubu had recalled al Nigerian ambassadors, both career and non-career.
Confirming the recall of and deadline given to the envoys, spokesman for the minister said the ambassadors are expected to leave their host countries within 60 days.
“Sequel to the inquiries on the letter recalling the Nigerian ambassador to the UK, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed 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 they serve at the behest of the president and it’s his prerogative to send or recall them from any country.”
“The ambassadors are expected to commence the winding down of their affairs in their countries of deployment, take formal leave of the host government within 60 days and return to Nigeria by October 31, 2023, at the latest.
“The minister, while thanking them for the service they have rendered in their capacity while representing the country in their host countries, said he is looking forward to welcoming them in Abuja on their return,” the statement said.
