U.S State of Georgia honours Nigerian envoy
By Cecilia Ologunagba
The U.S. State of Georgia has honoured the Consul-General of Nigeria in Atlanta, Amb. Amina Smaila, for her efficient and unselfish dedication to public service to the state.
The North American correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia presented the honour to Smaila on Thursday on the floor of the house.
The House of Representatives, in resolution 647, obtained from the Consulate General of Nigeria in Atlanta, states that 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 House, William Reily, spelt out the exceptional diplomatic skills of the Nigerian Envoy.
“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 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 given inspiration to 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.
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