FG congratulates Commonwealth’s incoming Secretary General
Abdullateef Fowewe
The federal government has congratulated the incoming Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Botchwey.
Botchwey was elected as the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Alia, Samoa on Friday, October 24.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement Dailyecomy obtained on Saturday, signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Eche Abu-Obe.
The FG appreciated the participation of the other candidates and urged all stakeholders to support the incoming secretary-general in her quest to elevate the Commonwealth to windier heights.
It reads, “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 Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland KC for her meritorious service to the Commonwealth.”
