Foreign Affairs Ministry Debunks Fake Ambassadorial Nominees List

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed a list of ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media, labeling it as fake.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a press release on Sunday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, clarified that no ambassadorial appointments have been made, emphasizing that such appointments remain the exclusive prerogative of the President.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public to kindly disregard the fake list of ambassadorial nominees currently circulating on social media platforms,” the statement read.

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“The ministry reiterates that the appointment of ambassadors is solely the responsibility of Mr. President, and no such appointments have been made. The purported list should be ignored.”

Nigeria maintains 109 diplomatic missions worldwide, comprising 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 consulates.

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On September 2, 2023, President Bola Tinubu issued a directive recalling all career and non-career ambassadors stationed globally. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed by the Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, confirmed the recall, which required the envoys to return to Nigeria by October 31, 2023.

The recall affected 41 non-career and 42 career ambassadors appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2020. Despite the recall, over a year has passed without new ambassadors being appointed or deployed to various countries.

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