Nigeria secures diplomatic clearance from 10 Countries for Ambassadorial appointments
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 10 countries have granted approval for the country’s newly appointed ambassadors-designate as diplomatic processes continue.
According to a statement by ministry spokesperson Kimibie Ebienfa, the countries that have issued agreements include the United Kingdom, France, United States, Ireland, Qatar, Benin, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.
Ebienfa noted that responses are still being awaited from several other nations, adding that the induction ceremony for the ambassadors-designate will be announced once finalised and confirmed by the presidency.
“We have received agreements from the United Kingdom, France, United States of America, Ireland, Qatar, Benin Republic, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal, Sierra Leone, among others,” the statement said.
Approvals are still pending for nominees such as Femi Fani-Kayode, posted to Germany, and Reno Omokri, assigned to Mexico.
In September 2023, President Bola Tinubu ordered the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors. The process of appointing new envoys began in November 2025, with 67 nominees confirmed by the National Assembly as of December that year.
In March 2026, Tinubu approved the deployment of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and international organisations, including the United Nations.
Among earlier postings, former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Kayode Are, was assigned to the United States, while former National Intelligence Agency boss Ayodele Oke was posted to France. Amin Dalhatu was appointed High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom.
