President Bola Tinubu has recalled Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Ishola.
In January 2021, former President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Ishola.
However, in a letter dated August 31, 2023, the minister of foreign affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maltama Tuggar, announced that the decision marked the end of Ishola’s term as the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom.
“By this communication, you are now expected to commence the process 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,” the document read said.
“I seize this opportunity to express Mr President’s appreciation for the service you have rendered in your capacity as Nigeria’s Ambassador and Principal Representative in United Kingdom.
“While 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’s continued guidance in your future endeavours.”