- Tinubu approves first batch of ambassadorial postings
- US, France, and UK included in new deployments
- Ayodele Oke, Lateef Are, Aminu Dalhatu named
- More ambassador postings to follow soon
President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of four ambassador-designates to key foreign missions, marking the first phase of diplomatic postings since the Senate confirmed 68 nominees in December. The move signals the administration’s renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s foreign relations and global engagement.
President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the posting of four ambassador-designates to strategic diplomatic missions, including the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.
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The appointments were drawn from the list of 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate and represent the first tranche of ambassadorial deployments under the current administration.
Under the new postings, Ayodele Oke has been named Ambassador-designate to France, while Colonel Lateef Are (rtd.) will serve as Ambassador-designate to the United States of America.
In addition, the President approved the redeployment of Aminu Dalhatu, who previously served as Nigeria’s ambassador to South Korea, as High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom.
A memo issued to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs directed the ministry to formally notify the governments of the affected countries in accordance with established diplomatic procedures.
Confirming the development, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the postings reflect the government’s phased approach to restoring full diplomatic representation across Nigeria’s foreign missions.
“These deployments represent the first tranche of ambassadorial postings following the Senate’s confirmation. Additional postings will be announced in phases as arrangements for Nigeria’s diplomatic missions are concluded,” Onanuga stated.
The federal government has said the appointments are part of broader efforts to advance Nigeria’s foreign policy goals and strengthen bilateral relations with key international partners.