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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has formally lodged a complaint with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation regarding allegations of sexual harassment levelled against the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Ibrahim Lamuwa.

In a letter addressed to the HOCSF dated May 27, 2024, and sighted by our correspondent on Tuesday, Tuggar expressed his concern over the serious nature of the allegation levelled against the permanent secretary by Mrs Simisola Ajayi.

He emphasised the importance of addressing the matter urgently and thoroughly.

The letter was titled, “Re: Official Complaint Regarding Sexual Harassment Of Mrs Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi By Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa (Permanent Secretary Ministry Of Foreign Affairs).”

It read, “I am compelled to write to inform you of a formal complaint against the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa, on allegations of sexual harassment.

“Bearing in mind the gravity of the matter, I feel it necessary to draw your attention to it and ask that you handle it accordingly,”

The letter included an attachment of the complaint received via email, and Tuggar assured the HOCSF his full cooperation in the investigation.

“May I also assure you that I remain available to provide you with any assistance required in discharging your responsibilities,” he added.

The spokesperson for the Ministry, Amb. Eche Abu-Ode, confirmed the development in an interview with our correspondent on Tuesday.

“Yes. The complaint is true,” Abu-Ode said when asked to confirm the authenticity of the letter.

When ed on the phone for his reaction, Lawuwa declined comment.

“I am in a meeting. Sorry, I cannot talk, please,” he simply said after our correspondent introduced herself and issue she wanted him to react to.

He has also yet to respond to a message sent to his WhatsApp on the matter as of the time of filing this report.

Also, when ed, the Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir, simply said, “No comment. The matter is being looked into by the relevant authorities.”[/b]

Ajayi, had a petition dated May 29, 2024, addressed to Tuggar, accused the permanent secretary of serial sexual harrasment.

Ajayi, through her lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), called for a thorough investigation into the actions of Amb. Lamuwa.

The petition, signed by Adebayo A. Oniyelu LP of Falana & Falana’s, was titled “Request For An Investigation Of Amb. Ibrahim Lamuwa’s Conducts Of Sexual Harassment At The Place Of Work, Abuse Of Office, Official Intimidation And Discrimination.”

According to the petition, Ajayi narrated multiple instances of harassment allegedly by Lamuwa, which have created an unsafe and uncomfortable working environment.

She claimed for instance that during a policy retreat on October 7, 2023, Lamuwa allegedly made inappropriate advances towards her, suggesting she ed him in his hotel room.

He reportedly continued with inappropriate remarks throughout the retreat.

She also cited an incident on November 10, 2023, where Lamuwa allegedly invited Ajayi to travel to Hong Kong, promising significant personal benefits from the trip.

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It is unfortunate that such events, such as sexual harassment, abuse of office, official intimidation, and discrimination, can occur in government offices. These incidents can have severe consequences for the individuals involved and undermine the integrity and credibility of the institution.

That's serious.

It seems he tried his luck once, the lady made clear she was not interested.

Yet, he continued to pester.

When a man cannot set boundaries.

This is from the Minister himself, he can’t escape it!😊

Look at the way the said man is embarrassing himself just because of fornication. He's preparing to waste tax payers money in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 just because of ................hmmmn.

Just imagine

This seems to be a norm in high places and offices. We are hearing about this because the lady seems to be a principled person.

Interesting...l didn't even know that Nigeria has a new minister of foreign affairs since Buhari's Onyeama left...once watched a clip on Aljazeera of when that Onyeama visited South Sudan...that man get swags l swear...the way he spoke sef...very intelligent and simple man...his whole convoy in that clip had only three cars finish...
But this is the very first time I'm hearing about this Rugger abi na Tugger sef...
Buhari's ministers were 100 times better than what we have today... that's my point
If someone had told me Nigerians even me sef will be missing and glorifying Buhari just a year later...l would have cursed that person...
But just see the mess this one has thrown the whole country into in just a year.... seven more years of hell to go oo!!! SMH

Nice of the Minister for not ing evil.

They are copying from their master, Gbola Tinibu the drug criminal.

Nice.
The matter was reported to the minister and he is reporting to the appropriate department.
As it should be done. No one should try to unnecessarily mediate simply because they are the Boss.
Kudos to the minister.

🤕

Why would you want to sleep with a nursing, married woman?

If your kink is sleeping with other mens wives, there are other pliant women who would do so, but this one clearly wasnt interested.

Why are some men like this?

Allowing your urges to lead you to destruction.

Alright

gay son of a bit*h. Wahala wahala where minister dey drag perm sec

LifeQuest:
It is unfortunate that such events, such as sexual harassment, abuse of office, official intimidation, and discrimination, can occur in government offices. These incidents can have severe consequences for the individuals involved and undermine the integrity and credibility of the institution.

You are calling something that is normal practice unfortunate.

If you go closer to civil servants, your ear go full.

DONSMITH123:


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All these aboki sha! A yoruba lady who is well exposed! Her hubby na very rich man! Her papa na rich man. The lady grew up in the UK! Some people no dey look face? Even your minister go chop slap!

Permanent Secretary of Pusy!

U

The minister should have handled this matter within the ministry rather than exposing it to the world.

I hate sexual intimidation but I think this matter was not handled properly.

I am tempted to believe the acc cos na married woman ...
If na Single lady.. I would never believe her...

Well let the matter be investigated properly

who is accusing who

And sweep it under the carpet you mean? I see nothing wrong in what the minister has done.

Nice2023:
The minister should have handled this matter within the ministry rather than exposing it to the world.

I hate sexual intimidation but I think this matter was not handled properly.

Sexual harassment in politics again? What then is remaining to happen in politics

DeLaRue:
That's serious.

It seems he tried his luck once, the lady made clear she was not interested.

Yet, he continued to pester.

When a man cannot set boundaries.

Exactly....this kind of people always believe a woman (married/single) will eventually give in to the "carrot" they dangle at them, not knowing that some people have core moral values no matter what you offer them. I hope he pays dearly if found guilty....