The United Kingdom, France, the United States, Ireland, Qatar, Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal, and Sierra Leone have accepted ambassador designates appointed by President Bola Tinubu.
The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this, adding that the process of securing approval from other countries was in progress.
Ebienfa said 19 officers of the Nigerian Foreign Service have been elevated as Ambassadors-in-Situ, marking a significant milestone in their careers.
He said the induction ceremony will be announced when finalised and confirmed by the presidency.
Speaking on behalf of the honourees, Ambassador Suleiman Ousman thanked the Federal Government for appointing them, saying they would continue to serve with integrity, professionalism and commitment to national interests.
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, presided over the investiture attended by senior government officials, public office holders.
