The President disclosed this on Saturday when the Nasarawa State-born envoy paid him a courtesy visit, to formally notify him of his departure from the country after his tour of duty.
This was according to a statement by the Media Aide to Omaku, Ibrahim Hamza, made available to our correspondent on Saturday.
President Bio, a retired brigadier, said, “I am saddened about your sudden departure because you have contributed to advancing both bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Nigeria and the Republic of Sierra Leone in particular and the world in general.
“Diplomat, you will be leaving behind a very big vacuum as you end your tour of duty and I hope your successor will build on your sterling achievements.”
Earlier, Omaku said, “I have come to the presidential palace to formally notify you and bid you farewell at the end of my successful tour of duty as a Diplomat from Nigeria to Sierra Leone.”
Similarly, the Diplomat who holds the traditional title of Adagba Nyaku Gi-Doma in Doma Chiefdom of Nasarawa State, said Sierra Leone maintains a high level of religious tolerance even though Muslims are the majority, adding that he enjoyed the peace-loving nature of the people while serving in the country.
He further thanked the citizens for their harmonious co-existence with the about 3,000 registered Nigerians living in Sierra Leone.
On his plan to settle down in Nigeria, he said, “As a public servant, a businessman and now a Diplomat, I have gained more experience at the global level for me to continue making more developmental sacrifices for national and international upliftment.
“I am calling on all Nigerians to continue to love and respect each other irrespective of ethnic background. I also urge the citizens to give the necessary support to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the betterment of our beloved country.”
Recall that Ambassador Omaku was assigned to Sierra Leone as Nigeria’s High Commissioner by former President Muhammadu Buhari, in 2020.
