By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
The new ambassadors will assume duty in their respective countries of assignment in 2026 following their clearance and confirmation by the National Assembly.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday, December 22, while briefing journalists at the end-of-year press conference held in Abuja.
Idris stressed the deployment of the ambassadors will further strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral relations and enhance the country’s global visibility and strategic engagement.
He said: “In 2026, again, our newly-appointed ambassadors will take up their posts in their countries of assignment. Of course, their clearance and confirmation have just been made by the National Assembly.”
The minister noted that President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of the ambassadors was in response to public demands for the posting of ambassadors to boost Nigeria’s bilateral relations.
“Before this time, we have had cries, complaints, and agitations for ambassadors to be put on their posts. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fulfilled that,” the minister said.
Idris added that while some aspects of the deployment process had been concluded, the remaining steps would be completed in 2026.
Recall that the Senate confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees of President Bola Tinubu last week.
The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which said all the nominees were screened and found suitable for appointment.
