President Bola Tinubu's ambassador designates have received approval from at least 10 countries. These countries include the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Ireland, Qatar, Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, revealed this while explaining the ongoing process of securing approval from other countries.
The process of receiving agreements from the countries the ambassadors-designate are posted to is still ongoing, according to Ebienfa. He announced that the Federal Government has received agreements from the aforementioned countries, among others. Ebienfa also disclosed that 19 officers of the Nigerian Foreign Service have been elevated as Ambassadors-in-Situ, marking a significant milestone in their careers.
The induction ceremony for the newly invested ambassadors will be announced when finalised and confirmed by the presidency. Ambassador Suleiman Ousman, speaking on behalf of the honourees, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and pledged to continue serving with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to national interests.
