The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Nigerians to ignore a fraudulent list of ambassadorial nominees that has been circulating on social media.
In a press statement released on Sunday, and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry clarified that no such appointments have been made and emphasized that the appointment of ambassadors is solely the responsibility of the President.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public to kindly disregard the fake list of ambassadorial nominees, which is currently in circulation on some social media platforms.
“The ministry wishes 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 list should, therefore, be discountenanced,” the statement read.
Nigeria has 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 consulates globally.
On September 2, 2023, President Bola Tinubu recalled all career and non-career ambassadors operating the country’s diplomatic missions, embassies, and consulates globally.
A statement by Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed the recall, saying: “Sequel to the inquiries on the letter recalling the Nigerian ambassador to the UK, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has clarified that all career ambassadors and non-career ambassadors have been recalled on the instructions of President Bola Tinubu.”
A statement from the Ministry confirmed the recall, following inquiries about the Nigerian ambassador to the UK. According to the statement, both career and non-career ambassadors were directed to return to Nigeria by October 31, 2023. These envoys were part of the 41 non-career and 42 career ambassadors initially appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2020.
The envoys were directed to return to the country on or before October 31. They include the 41 non-career ambassadors and 42 career ambassadors appointed by Former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2020.
However, despite the recall, no new ambassadors have been appointed or assigned to their respective missions over a year later.
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