Embattled Nigerian foreign mission staff across the globe are crying out in desperation, facing severe hardship due to a six-month delay in receiving their operational funding from the Tinubu administration. Sources at SaharaReporters revealed that essential expenses like food, rent, and even school fees for their children have become critically unaffordable, pushing many families to the brink.
"We can't even feed ourselves, let alone send money back home to support our families," lamented a distraught diplomat stationed in Europe.
"We haven't received any allocations for six months, and the situation is becoming unbearable. We're living hand-to-mouth, constantly scrambling to make ends meet."
This funding drought has crippled Nigeria's diplomatic representation worldwide.
Embassies struggle to maintain basic operations, pay local staff, and fulfill essential consular services. Morale plummets as diplomats grapple with financial anxieties amidst their critical diplomatic duties.
The consequences of this neglect extend far beyond personal hardship. Reduced resources hinder vital diplomatic efforts, potentially impacting trade relations, international partnerships, and even national security. Delays in consular assistance leave Nigerians abroad vulnerable and desperate.
Despite repeated pleas and appeals, the Tinubu government remains elusive on the reasons behind the funding freeze. Calls for transparency and swift action have gone unanswered, leaving stranded diplomats to fend for themselves in a precarious situation.
This crisis underscores the urgency for immediate intervention. The Nigerian government must address this funding shortfall without further delay and restore operational resources to its foreign missions. The well-being of its diplomats and the effectiveness of its international representation hang in the balance.
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