Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale Takes Indefinite Leave of Absence Due to Family Health Issues
In a recent development, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Presidential Spokesperson, has announced his decision to take an indefinite leave of absence from his official duties.
This news was shared through a memo submitted to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Friday.
Ngelale cited pressing medical issues affecting his immediate family as the primary reason for this decision.
He explained that this difficult choice was made after extensive consultations with his family over the past several days, as a challenging medical situation has worsened at home.
“This agonising decision was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days as a vexatious medical situation has worsened at home,” Ngelale stated.
The leave of absence will impact Ngelale’s multiple roles within the administration, including his position as Presidential Spokesperson.
In addition to his role as Presidential Spokesperson, Ngelale will also temporarily relinquish his duties as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen.
Ngelale recognized the importance of his responsibilities, stating, “While I fully appreciate that the ship of state waits for no man, this agonising decision was taken after significant consultations with my family over the past several days.”
The duration of Ngelale’s absence remains uncertain, as he described it as an “indefinite leave.”
However, he expressed his intention to return to his national service roles once circumstances allow.
“I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit,” Ngelale added.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, we wish Ngelale and his family well during this challenging period.
