Georgia honours Nigerian envoy Amina Smaila in U.S.
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The U.S. State of Georgia has honoured the consul general of Nigeria in Atlanta, Amina Smaila, for “efficient and unselfish dedication to public service to the state.”
The House of Representatives of Georgia presented the honour to Ms Smaila on Thursday.
The house, in resolution 647, obtained from the consulate general of Nigeria in Atlanta, stated that Ms Smaila had diligently and conscientiously devoted her time, talents and energy toward the betterment of the state.
The resolution, signed by the clerk of the parliament, William Reily, spelt out the exceptional diplomatic skills of the Nigerian envoy.
The clerk stated, “A distinguished Nigerian diplomat with more than two decades of exceptional service in the Nigerian Foreign Service, she currently oversees 16 southeastern states as well as Puerto Rico.
“Throughout her impressive career in public administration and policy development, she served in senior roles such as Minister at the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York and acting Director of the Policy Division under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Her outstanding service has earned her numerous honours, including delivering the commencement speech at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, and receiving the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award by the World Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta.’’
According to the lawmakers, the Nigerian diplomat has inspired many through her high ideals, morals, and deep concern for fellow citizens.
The representatives noted that Smaila had served with honour and distinction, and her vision and unyielding commitment to excellence had set the standard for public service.
“It’s abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognised,’’ they noted.
(NAN)
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