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HOUSE OF REPS TO PROBE DECAYING NIGERIAN MISSIONS IN THE US
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CapitalTimesNews / 4 weeks
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The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the poor state of Nigeria’s foreign missions in New York, Atlanta, and Washington D.C. The lawmakers expressed concerns over unpaid salaries for over a year, rent debts, and decaying infrastructure, describing the situation as “gross negligence and systematic dysfunction”. The motion was brought by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda and others, who urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to restore professionalism and dignity to the missions. The lawmakers noted that the situation highlights Nigeria’s ongoing diplomatic setbacks, particularly with no ambassadors appointed nearly two years into President Tinubu’s term. The House of Representatives is set to probe the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and take necessary steps to address the issues plaguing Nigeria’s foreign missions in the US. The lawmakers are determined to ensure that the missions are restored to their former glory and that Nigerians living in the US are properly represented. The investigation comes as a result of growing concerns over the management of Nigeria’s foreign missions, and the lawmakers are expected to make recommendations to improve the situation.
