President Bola Tinubu is preparing to submit the names of ambassadors-designate to the Senate for screening and confirmation as part of his ongoing diplomatic efforts.
On the identities of the designates, Jackson Ude, a US-based investigative journalist known for breaking political developments in Nigeria revealed that a former Aviation Minister, also former Kaduna senator and a Media Adviser to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan had been pencilled down for the appointment….CONTINUE READING
In a social media post, Ude hinted that the ambassadorial list would be made public soon. “Ambassador F. Kayode, Ambassador S. Sani, Ambassador R. Omokri. And the list goes on and on, waiting for unveiling soon,” he wrote.
While the presidency has yet to confirm the appointments, the potential selection of these figures—each known for their strong political stances and public engagements—has generated mixed reactions.
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister and a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is a vocal supporter of President Tinubu. Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, is recognized for his consistent criticism of the current administration, raising questions about his inclusion.
Shehu Sani, a former senator and human rights activist, is another notable name on the list, known for his independent views and advocacy.
As Nigerians await the official announcement, the news continues to fuel debates about the direction of Tinubu’s foreign policy agenda and the implications of these high-profile appointments.
The delay in appointing new ambassadors has raised concerns, with many decisions on hold due to the lack of representation at key diplomatic missions.
A government official stated, “It has been a long coming. Many decisions are on hold because our missions and embassies are still expecting new diplomats. Major meetings are happening around the world without us because we have no representation at such levels.
“The President cannot be everywhere at the same time. The minister of foreign affairs cannot do everything by himself.”
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