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US President Donald Trump has recalled Richard Mills, United States ambassador to Nigeria.

US official described the development as a part of a broader reshuffle of nearly 30 ambassadorial and senior embassy positions worldwide.

The move is part of an effort to align US diplomatic representation abroad with President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities.

State Department officials, who spoke anonymously, confirmed that the ambassadors affected by the shake-up had initially been appointed during the Biden administration but will now end their tenures in January.

While the diplomats will return to Washington for other assignments if they wish, their postings as chiefs of mission will conclude.

Africa has been the region most affected by the recalls, with ambassadors from 13 countries, including Nigeria, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Uganda, among those removed. Other regions affected include the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and the Western Hemisphere.

The State Department described the changes as a “standard process in any administration,” noting that ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the president and are meant to advance the administration’s policy priorities.

yinkus6750:
While the recall isn't abnormal, cos they might want to post another stronger Ambassador.
However, the relationship between both countries isn't really any better in recent times.
The FG needs to open and follow up diplomatically on this sensitive issues, that really bother on mutual relationship between both countries

Streetinvestor2:
Pls he should equally reject anyone sent to usa by this government as ambassador

The State Department described the changes as a “standard process in any administration,” noting that ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the president and are meant to advance the administration’s policy priorities.

SmartPolician:
Trump carry plenti action! One day, one drama! Dude is just restless! The day Nigeria will have a president who's passionate about development like this, the people will rejoice. The only thing Tinubu knows how to do is take, take and keep taking from the people.

SixSeven:
Trump has not spent up to one year in office but already knows his priorities but Tinubu who is going on his 3rd year, the master strategist, the fixer has not yet been able to appoint Ministers.

It is my turn.

That statement is not always a prayer, it can be a curse.

The image below is the screenshot of the CIA, the US intelligence agency. Nigeria scored an own goal.

Omoawoke:
Keep kissing the ass of someone who sees you nothing other than an inferior black human..
And you keep kissing his ass making his assumption of you very true that he can continue to slap you while you continue to call him sir..

helinues:
This must be Trump's first term.

Confuse guy

SixSeven:
Trump has not spent up to one year in office but already knows his priorities but Tinubu who is going on his 3rd year, the master strategist, the fixer has not yet been able to appoint Ambassadors and he has been on different trips abroad to 'attract foreign investors'.

It is my turn.

That statement is not always a prayer, it can be a curse.

The image below is the screenshot of the CIA, the US intelligence agency. Nigeria scored an own goal.

treesun:
https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/22/trump-recalls-us-ambassador-to-nigeria/