President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the request of his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, to proceed on an indefinite leave of absence due to personal and health reasons.
In a statement to State House Correspondents Saturday evening by the Presidency, President Tinubu expressed understanding and sympathy for Ngelale’s decision, extending heartfelt prayers and best wishes to him and his family during this challenging time.
The statement further said the President hopes for a speedy recovery and full restoration to health.
Tinubu also acknowledged Ngelale’s tireless efforts and dedication to serving the nation, thanking him for his remarkable contributions, particularly in advancing national discourse and leading efforts on climate action.
The Presidency, however, requested that the privacy of Ngelale and his family be respected during his leave of absence.
The statement did not specify who would assume Ngelale’s responsibilities in his absence.
“The President has received the memo from Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President as well as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, informing of his decision to proceed on an indefinite leave of absence for personal and health reasons.
“The President accepts his reasons for the leave, fully understands them and sympathizes with the circumstances that have led to this seemingly difficult decision.
“While extending his heartfelt prayers and best wishes to Chief Ngelale and his family during this challenging moment, the President hopes for a speedy recovery and full restoration to health.
“The President notes his tireless efforts and dedication in serving the nation, and thanks him for the remarkable contributions he made in his various capacities, especially in advancing national discourse and leading efforts on climate action and other key initiatives.
“The President wishes him well in all his future endeavors.
“During this period, we kindly ask that the wish for privacy of Chief Ngelale and his family be respected,” the statement reads.
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