President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions across the world and to the United Nations, marking a major step in strengthening the country’s diplomatic representation abroad.
The list of envoys includes 31 non-career ambassadors and 34 career diplomats who will represent Nigeria in various strategic missions.
The ambassadors had earlier been confirmed by the Nigerian Senate in December 2025 following their nomination by the President.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nigeria) has already begun the diplomatic process required for their formal deployment to host countries.
The ministry has secured agreement from the United Kingdom for Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate, Aminu Dalhatu, while approval has also been obtained from France for the appointment of Ayo Oke as Nigeria’s ambassador to the country.
The Presidency further explained that the names of the remaining ambassadors-designate have been transmitted to their respective host countries for diplomatic clearance, in accordance with established international procedures governing diplomatic appointments.
Such clearance, known as agrément, is a standard requirement in international diplomacy, allowing host countries to formally accept foreign envoys before they assume their duties.
The statement added that President Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to begin the induction process for all ambassadors-designate and High Commissioners without delay.
“President Tinubu has directed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should immediately commence the induction programme for the ambassadors-designate and High Commissioners,” the statement noted.
The induction programme is expected to prepare the envoys for their responsibilities, including representing Nigeria’s interests abroad, promoting economic diplomacy, strengthening bilateral relations, and advancing the country’s foreign policy objectives.
Government officials say the deployment of the ambassadors is part of broader efforts by the Tinubu administration to revitalise Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and improve the country’s presence and influence on the global stage.
Once the diplomatic clearances are finalised and the induction programme completed, the ambassadors are expected to proceed to their respective missions to formally assume their duties.
