Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has congratulated Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, who was elected Secretary General of the Commonwealth, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa on the 25th of October, 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs which reads in part: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria further appreciates the participation of the other candidates and enjoins all stakeholders to support the incoming Secretary General in her quest to elevate the Commonwealth to loftier heights.
“The Federal Republic of Nigeria also wishes to thank the outgoing Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland KC for her meritorious service to the Commonwealth” It also added.
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