FG Finally Reveals When New Nigerian Ambassadors Will Assume Duties
- The federal government disclosed that newly appointed Nigerian ambassadors would resume duties in their host countries in 2026
- The Senate had earlier screened and confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu
- The government said the deployment would strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic presence and global engagements
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The federal government has finally disclosed when Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors will resume duties in their respective foreign missions, months after their nominations sparked nationwide attention.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the disclosure while speaking with journalists at an end-of-year press briefing in Abuja.
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He revealed that the ambassadors would assume office in 2026, following the completion of legislative and administrative processes.
Idris explained that the delay was part of standard diplomatic procedures rather than government inaction.
Recall that the Senate recently screened and confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ending months of anticipation within diplomatic and political circles.
Deployment of ambassadors will strengthen Nigeria’s relations
According to the minister, the deployment of the ambassadors will significantly strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral relations, boost the country’s global visibility and deepen strategic diplomatic engagements across political, economic and security fronts.
“In 2026, our newly appointed ambassadors will take up their posts in their countries of assignment. Their clearance and confirmation have just been completed by the National Assembly,” Idris said.
He noted that the appointments came in response to sustained public pressure over the absence of ambassadors in Nigeria’s foreign missions, stressing that President Tinubu acted decisively to address the concerns.
“Before now, there were widespread cries, complaints and agitations for ambassadors to be posted to their respective missions. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fulfilled that obligation,” the minister added.
Idris further explained that while major aspects of the deployment process had been concluded, some administrative requirements would be finalised in 2026 before the diplomats officially resume their duties.
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He assured Nigerians that the posting of ambassadors would reposition the country diplomatically and advance national interests within the international community.
Senate confirms first 3 ambassadors
Legit.ng earlier reported that 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.
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
