National Telescope national telescope newspaper
Bose Adelakun
President Bola Tinubu has relieved the Nigeria’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Isola, of his duties.
This was contained in a letter signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar and dated August 31.
According to the letter, Isola is expected to return back to Nigeria from the United Kingdom on October, 31.
“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 60 days and to return to Nigeria by October 31, 2023 at the latest,” the letter reads.
The Ambassador was appreciated for his service and wished him well in his future endeavours.
Isola who was a former Minister for Mines and Steel Development under the late former President Musa Yar’Adua was appointed by the Former President Muhammadu Buhari as High Commissioner to UK in January 2021.
