Richard Mills, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, has concluded his assignment and left the country following a wider diplomatic recall ordered by President Donald Trump.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced on Tuesday that Mills’ last day was Friday, marking the end of a tenure that began in May 2024 after his confirmation by the Senate. Ambassadors typically serve three to four years, but Mills’ departure came earlier as part of a significant diplomatic reshuffle in December affecting over two dozen countries—with Africa bearing the brunt of the changes.
The recall occurs during a period of strained U.S.-Nigeria relations, characterized by visa policy disagreements and ongoing security concerns, even as both nations have continued to explore cooperative initiatives.
According to U.S. State Department officials, recalled ambassadors will not lose their foreign service positions but will return to Washington for potential reassignment if they choose to remain in government service.
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