Nigeria has congratulated the newly-elected Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey.
A statement on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe read: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to congratulate Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, who was elected Secretary General of the Commonwealth, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Alia, Samoa on the 25th of October, 2024.
“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.”
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