Major Shake up hit Diplomatic Community as FG recalls Nigeria’s High Commissioner to UK, Ambassador Sharafa Ishola
The Federal Government of Nigeria has recalled Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Sarafa Tunji Ishola
Ambassador Isola’s recall was communicated to him through a letter dated Thursday, 31 August, 2023 signed by the Minster for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.
In the letter sighted by this medium, Isola was directed to start the process of disengagement in 60 days and returned back to Nigeria by 30 October, 2023.
The letter reads: “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, take formal leave of your host government within sixty days, and return to Nigeria by October 31 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 letter stated.
Sarafa Isola, a former federal minister for mines and steel development, assumed the position of Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom in 2021.
