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President Bola Tinubu has said the mandate of newly appointed ambassadors is to deliver results, attract investment and reposition Nigeria on the global stage.
Tinubu made this known through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who addressed the envoys on Monday.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President also announced a shift in Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities, moving from Democracy, Development, Demography, Diaspora to Demography, Development, Diaspora, Democracy, with a focus on placing Nigerians at the centre of diplomatic engagements.
Akume, in a statement shared via his 𝕏 handle, wrote, “Earlier today, I addressed Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors on behalf of @officialABAT. Mr President made it clear that their mandate is results drive investment, deepen partnerships, and reposition Nigeria globally. The world is shifting fast Nigeria must lead.
Mr President also announced a reordering of Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities from Democracy, Development, Demography, Diaspora to Demography, Development, Diaspora, Democracy placing Nigerians at the centre of our engagements and outcomes. He further charged our envoys to be proactive and strategic in telling Nigeria’s story credibly, attracting investment, strengthening trade, and protecting Nigerians abroad. They must reflect professionalism and patriotism. The world is watching—and we must deliver.”
Tinubu urged the ambassadors to be proactive in projecting Nigeria’s image, strengthening trade relations and safeguarding the interests of citizens abroad.
Meanwhile, a former presidential aspirant, Stanley Osifo, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress.
Osifo made the declaration on Monday during a press conference in Abuja, stating that he plans to purchase the party’s ₦100 million nomination and expression of interest forms ahead of the primaries.
His announcement comes amid a wave of endorsements for Tinubu within the party, with APC governors backing the President as the preferred candidate for the 2027 election.
Despite the endorsements, Osifo said they do not automatically determine the party’s eventual flagbearer.
He also dismissed speculation suggesting he has the backing of the President.
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