By Kamil Opeyemi
The Presidency has explained that the need for a total overhaul of the country’s embassies abroad necessitated the order for the recall of all ambassadors back to the country.
NPO Reported on Saturday that the Foreign Affairs Ministry had sent out letters to all the serving envoys and asked them to return home.
The presidency said the action was sequel to “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 statement by Presidential adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, said 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.”
The presidency had initially recalled only the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Tunji Isola.