The Ministry of Overseas Affairs has urged the general public to ignore a faux record of ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media.
In a press launch issued on Sunday, and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry clarified that no such appointments had been made and emphasised that the appointment of ambassadors is solely the prerogative of the President.
“The Ministry of Overseas Affairs needs to tell most people to kindly disregard the faux record of ambassadorial nominees, which is presently in circulation on some social media platforms.
“The ministry needs to state unequivocally that the appointment of ambassadors is the prerogative of Mr. President and no such appointments have been made in that regard.
“The purported record ought to, subsequently, be discountenanced,” the assertion learn.
Nigeria has 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 excessive commissions and 11 consulates globally.
On September 2, 2023, President Bola Tinubu recalled all profession and non-career ambassadors working the nation’s diplomatic missions, embassies and consulates globally.
An announcement by Nigeria’s Overseas Affairs Ministry confirmed the recall, saying: “Sequel to the inquiries on the letter recalling the Nigerian ambassador to the UK, the Minister of Overseas Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has clarified that every one profession ambassadors and non-career ambassadors have been recalled on the directions of President Bola Tinubu.”
The envoys have been directed to return to the nation on or earlier than October 31. They embody the 41 non-career ambassadors and 42 profession ambassadors appointed by Former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2020.
Nevertheless, over a 12 months after, ambassadors are but to be appointed and deployed to numerous international locations.