The Federal Government has officially recalled Sarafa Tunji Ishola as Nigeria’s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom.
Amb. Yusuf Maltama Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a letter dated August 31.
Ishola, who was a former Minister for Mines and Steel Development, took over from retired Supreme Court Justice George Oguntade in January 2021.
“I have the honour to notify you of Mr President’s decision to recall you, signalling the end of your tenure as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 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 31 October 2023 at the latest.
“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 the 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,” the minister stated.
The appointments of Oguntade and Sylvanus Nsofor, ambassador to the United States, were not renewed in July 2021.
