The Federal Government has appointed new ambassadors-in-situ and presented letters of commission to no fewer than one hundred and eighty-eight (188) to beneficiaries in Abuja.
Ambassadors-in-situ, are diplomatic officials of the highest rank sent by one country as its long-term representative to another usually in recognition of their selfless service to nation-building as officers of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Conferring and presenting the ambassadors with letters of credence, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb Zubairu Dada described the occasion as unique noted not everyone, who is being conferred with the title, was in recognition for their selfless service to the nation and as such, should not see the title as a favour but their rights for quality service.
Dada urged them to maintain the good service to Nigeria, as it is the time when the nationalism in them will come to the fore, especially by assisting the government in working for the good of the country.
Speaking on behalf of others, Ambassador Julius Shodipe, thanked God for the opportunity, saying many of them had retired several years ago and longed for the title which is just coming.
He was full of praises for President Buhari who according to him, has put smiles on the faces of officers who had been neglected and restored their confidence saying that this is the first time this kind of massive conferment on serving and retired officers of the foreign affairs ministry.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, represented by Ambassador Janet Olisa, congratulated the new ambassadors-in-situ, saying that their struggles had yielded the desired result.
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