President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the receipt of the request by his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale to proceed on an indefinite go away of absence over household well being issues.
Reacting, the Presidency additionally urged the general public to respect the spokesman’s request that his household’s privateness ought to be revered.
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“The President has obtained the memo from Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Particular Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President in addition to Particular Presidential Envoy on Local weather Motion, informing of his resolution to proceed on an indefinite go away of absence for private and well being causes,” the Presidency stated.
“The President accepts his causes for the go away, absolutely understands them and sympathizes with the circumstances which have led to this seemingly tough resolution.
“Whereas extending his heartfelt prayers and greatest needs to Chief Ngelale and his household throughout this difficult second, the President hopes for a speedy restoration and full restoration to well being.
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“The President notes his tireless efforts and dedication in serving the nation, and thanks him for the exceptional contributions he made in his varied capacities, particularly in advancing nationwide discourse and main efforts on local weather motion and different key initiatives.
“The President needs him properly in all his future endeavors. Throughout this era, we kindly ask that the want for privateness of Chief Ngelale and his household be revered.”
Earlier, Ngelale introduced his resolution to take an indefinite go away of absence from official duties.
The announcement got here by means of a memo submitted to the Chief of Workers to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Friday.
Ngelale cited urgent medical points affecting his speedy household as the explanation for this resolution.
The presidential spokesman stated his absence is an “indefinite go away.”
“This agonising resolution was taken after vital consultations with my household over the previous a number of days as a vexatious medical state of affairs has worsened at dwelling,” he stated.
Ajuri will even step away from his duties as Particular Presidential Envoy on Local weather Motion and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Mission Evergreen.
