Nigeria secures approval for 63 ambassadorial postings, six still pending

The Nigerian Federal Government has achieved a significant milestone in its diplomatic outreach, securing approval from 63 countries for ambassadorial appointments made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Six other postings are still awaiting clearance from their respective host nations, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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The receipt of the agréements signifies the acceptance of the diplomats as Nigeria’s principal envoys in their respective countries of assignment.

The receipt of "agréements" from these 63 countries formally signifies their acceptance of the appointed diplomats. These individuals will serve as Nigeria's principal envoys, representing the nation's interests abroad and working to strengthen bilateral ties.

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The Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, presented Letters of Credence to the Ambassadors/High Commissioners Designate to Trinidad & Tobago, Kenya, Equatorial Guinea and Egypt on Monday, June 22, 2026.

The Ministry of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has already presented Letters of Credence to four newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate. These diplomats are headed to Trinidad and Tobago, Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, and Egypt, following confirmation of their acceptance by these host countries.

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The Ministry wishes to inform that out of the 69 Ambassadors appointed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, a total number of 63 Agréements have been received so far from the countries they are assigned to, including India and South Africa, and many of the affected Ambassadors have since departed to their respective countries to commence their tour of duty.

Out of the 69 ambassadors appointed by President Tinubu, 63 agréments have been received. Many of these envoys have already departed for their assigned countries to commence their tour of duty. The Ministry expressed optimism that the remaining countries will soon convey their acceptance, further consolidating Nigeria's cordial diplomatic relations worldwide.

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The Ministry is optimistic that the remaining countries will likewise convey their acceptance of the Ambassadors posted to their capitals to consolidate cordial diplomatic relations with Nigeria.