Breaking: Senate Confirms First 3 Ambassadors Nominated by Tinubu
- The Senate confirmed the appointment of the first three non-career ambassadors nominated by President Bola Tinubu
- The confirmation followed the consideration of a formal request forwarded by the president to the National Assembly
- Tinubu had earlier sent the list to the Senate months after recalling all Nigerian ambassadors worldwide
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The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the first three non-career ambassadors nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The confirmation followed the consideration of a request forwarded to the upper legislative chamber by the President, seeking approval for the nominees as part of efforts to fill vacant ambassadorial positions.
Source: Twitter
As reported by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the confirmed nominees are Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are from Ogun state, Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu from Jigawa state, and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke from Oyo state.
Tinubu had earlier sent list of Nigerian ambassadors
President Tinubu had earlier transmitted the list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate in a formal letter read during plenary, asking lawmakers to screen and confirm the nominees.
The submission of the list came months after the President recalled all Nigerian ambassadors — both career and non-career — as part of a wide-ranging review of Nigeria’s diplomatic missions and foreign policy direction.
Source: UGC
Since the recall, Nigeria has operated without substantive ambassadors in several countries, raising concerns over diplomatic representation and foreign engagements.
The confirmation of the first three nominees marked the beginning of the Senate’s screening exercise, with more ambassadorial nominees expected to be considered in subsequent sittings.
Nigerians react to Senate's confirmation of ambassadors
Immediately after the approval, Nigerians expressed their opinions. Legit.ng collected some below:
@MrEtuke
Does that mean that @renoomokri did not see the light of the ambassadorial appointment.
@amkareto
No naaaaa! all Nigeria’s security challenges, this is what the NSA is being asked to investigate? @NGRSenate please get serious Are you guys that jobless#
@Ahindehezekiah
Ambassadors no longer needs a diplomatic experience. It is now a political matter
@Smartek2050
Non-career ambassadors again — experience clearly optional in Nigerian diplomacy.
@doyleparton
Is there any appointments that was rejected by the senate?
@sureBigbro
This confirmation reflects the importance of inclusive representation in Nigeria’s foreign service. With the right support, these ambassadors can help advance Nigeria’s interests and deepen international partnerships.
Tinubu finally receives DSS-cleared ambassadorial list
Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a fresh list of ambassador-designates after clearance.
It was gathered that the Department of State Services (DSS) submitted the list after clearing the individual.
Multiple Presidency sources confirmed that all security and background checks on nominees had been completed.
Tinubu's govt reacts to purported ambassadorial nominees
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja dismissed the purported list of ambassadorial nominees.
Acting spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the list circulating on social media was false and misleading.
Ebienfa urged Nigerians to disregard the purported list as appointments remain the exclusive prerogative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Source: Legit.ng
