•Omokri, Fani-Kayode
The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors will assume duty in their respective countries of assignment in 2026, after completing clearance and confirmation processes by the National Assembly.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists during the end-of-year press conference in Abuja, reports Nigerian Tribune.
Idris said the deployment of the ambassadors would strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral relations while boosting the country’s global visibility and strategic engagement.
“In 2026, again, our newly appointed ambassadors will take up their posts in their countries of assignment. Of course, their clearance and confirmation have just been made by the National Assembly,” he said.
He explained that the appointments were made in response to public demands for the posting of ambassadors, noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acted to address those concerns.
“Before this time, we have had cries, complaints, and agitations for ambassadors to be put on their posts. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fulfilled that,” Idris stated.
The minister added that although some aspects of the deployment process had been concluded, the remaining steps would be completed next year.
“For the remaining part, that will be carried out in 2026,” he said.
According to Idris, the posting of ambassadors would further strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements across various sectors and advance the country’s interests in the international community.
Last week, the Senate confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri.
The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which said all nominees were screened and found suitable for appointment.
Of the confirmed nominees, 34 are career ambassadors and high commissioners, while 30 are non-career ambassadors and high commissioners.
