President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a stern warning to new
diplomats posted to the country against meddling in local politics, especially
the 2023 general election billed for next year.
The subtle warning was handed down to the ambassadors at the
presentation of Letters of Credence at the State House, Abuja on Thursday.
Among the new ambassadors are the Czech Republic, Zdenek
Krejci; Italy, Stephano De Leo; Spain, Juan Ignacio Sell Sanz; and Israel,
Michael Shual Freeman.
Buhari’s words, “You are assuming your diplomatic responsibilities
in Nigeria at the very interesting political period as Nigeria’s national
elections are due in early 2023.
“As you settle down in the face of these developments, it is
my hope that you will also be guided by diplomatic practice, to ensure that
your activities remain within the limits of your profession as you monitor the
build-up to and the conduct of the general elections next year.’’
The President called for the support of the envoys in
tackling rising global insecurity, and strengthening communality.
“We are living in unprecedented times and with so many
uncertainties, especially with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the rise
in global insecurity and the devastation of our environments caused by Climate
Change among other existential threats to our collective peace, progress and
shared values.
“Different factors that accounted for these challenges go
beyond the abilities of any single country to effectively contain alone.
Matters of security have become the business of all the nations of the world to
work closely together to build consensus in order to overcome these
challenges,’’ he said.
“For us in Nigeria,’’ President Buhari told the diplomats,
“We continue to make steady progress despite the daunting challenges,
especially in the areas of insecurity, fight against corruption,
diversification of the economy, and our efforts in promoting good governance,
amongst other aspirations.’’
Buhari also noted that Nigeria’s differences and divergence
in culture and religion had contributed immensely in cementing unity, as a
people, as well as spurring religious tolerance and respect for one another.
He reminded the ambassadors of the need to build lasting
friendships in the course of performing their duties, saying it will go beyond
assignments in Nigeria.
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