Nigerian Govt Yet To Appoint Ambassadors, Ignore Fake List — Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, distanced itself from a fake list of ambassadorial nominees making the rounds on social media.

This was contained in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.

In the press release, the ministry clarified that no such appointments have been made, as it emphasised that the appointment of ambassadors is solely the prerogative of the President.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public to kindly disregard the fake list of ambassadorial nominees which is currently in circulation on some social media platforms.

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“The ministry wishes to state unequivocally that the appointment of ambassadors is the prerogative of Mr President, and no such appointments have been made in that regard.

Nigeria has 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions and 11 consulates around the globe.

On September 2, 2023, President Bola Tinubu recalled all career and non-career ambassadors operating the country’s diplomatic missions, embassies and consulates globally.

A statement by the ministry confirmed the recall, saying, “Sequel to the inquiries on the letter recalling the Nigerian ambassador to the UK, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has clarified that all career ambassadors and non-career ambassadors have been recalled on the instructions of President Bola Tinubu.”