The newly appointed ambassadors will assume duty in their respective countries of assignment in 2026, following their clearance and confirmation by the National Assembly.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this on Monday during a briefing of journalists at the end-of-year press conference held in Abuja.
He said the posting of the envoys will further strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral relations and enhance the country’s global visibility and strategic engagement.
“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,” Idris said.
He said the appointments of diplomats were the president’s response to public, adding that “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 stated.
The minister said while some aspects of the deployment process had been concluded, the remaining steps would be completed next year, adding that the posting of ambassadors would strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements across various sectors and advance the country’s interests in the international community.
The Senate confirmed the 64 ambassadorial nominees of President Bola Tinubu after 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.
