By Sabiu Abdullahi
Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity and Official Spokesperson, has stepped down temporarily to attend to a pressing family medical matter.
In a statement released on Saturday, Ngelale revealed that he had informed the Chief of Staff of his decision to take an indefinite leave of absence, effective immediately.
This move will see him pause his duties as Presidential Spokesperson, Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen.
Ngelale explained that the decision was made after consulting with his family due to a deteriorating medical situation at home.
He expressed hope to return to his roles when circumstances allow, but requested privacy for his family during this difficult time.
The presidential aide stated, “I have submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to proceed on an indefinite leave of absence to address medical matters affecting my immediate family.”
He added, “I look forward to returning to full-time national service when time, healing, and fate permit.”