President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions.
This move is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s voice on the world stage, with key appointments made to the United Nations, Germany, and Israel.
Former Minister Femi Fani-Kayode is headed to Germany, while popular commentator Reno Omokri has been assigned to Mexico.
Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu has been posted to Israel, a critical partner in Nigeria’s security and technology sectors.
Notable leaders like Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (China) and Aminu Dalhatu (UK) will manage Nigeria's interests in the world's largest economies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon begin an induction program to prepare these envoys for their new roles.
Non-Career Ambassadors-Designate
These are primarily political appointees, including former governors, senators, and prominent public figures:
Femi Fani-Kayode – Germany
Reno Omokri – Mexico
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim – Permanent Representative to the United Nations
Lateef Kayode Are – United States
Aminu Dalhatu – United Kingdom
Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd.) – China
Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole – Canada
Ayodele Oke – France
Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu – Israel
Senator Ita Enang – South Africa
Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi – Greece
Olufemi Pedro – Australia
Amb. Joseph Sola Iji – Russia
Senator Grace Bent – Togo
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd.) – Philippines
Mrs. Erelu Angela Adebayo – Portugal
Fatima Florence Ajimobi – Austria
Mrs. Lola Akande – Sweden
Barr. Onueze Chukwujika Joe Okocha (SAN) – Ireland
Victor Ikpeazu – Spain
Mahmud Yakubu – Qatar
Paul Oga Adikwu – Vatican City (Holy See)
Hon. (Engr.) Abasi Braimah – Hungary
Barr. Olumilua Oluwayimika Ayotunwa – Japan
Barr. Chioma Priscilla Ohakim – Poland
Hon. Tasiu Musa Maigari – The Gambia
Barr. Muhammed Ubandoma Aliyu – Argentina
Yakubu N. Gambo – Saudi Arabia
Senator Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut – South Korea
Dr. Kulu Haruna Abubakar – Tunisia
Rt. Hon. Jerry Samuel Manwe – Trinidad and Tobago
Career Ambassadors-Designate
These are professional foreign service officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs assigned to strategic posts:
Amb. Nwabiola Ezenwa Chukwumeka – Côte d’Ivoire
Besto Maimuna Ibrahim – Niger
Monica Okwuchukwu Enebichi – São Tomé and PrÃncipe
Amb. Mohammed Mahmud Lele – Algeria
Endoni Syndoph Paebi – Burkina Faso
Ahmed Mohammed Monguno – Egypt
Amb. Jane Adams Michael – Jamaica
Amb. Alexandra Clark-Omeru – Zambia
Chima Geoffrey Lioma David – Mali
Amb. Yvonne Ehinosen Odumah – Equatorial Guinea
Amb. Segun Wasa Ige – Lebanon
Ruben Abimbola Samuel – Italy
Amb. Ogechukwu Kingsley Onaga – Mozambique
Amb. Magaji Umar – Democratic Republic of Congo
Amb. Muhammad Saidu Dahiru – India
Amb. Abdussalam Habu Zayyad – Senegal
Amb. Shehu Ilu Barde – Ghana
Amb. Aminu Nasir – Ethiopia
Abubakar Musa Musa – Chad
Amb. Haidara Mohammed Idris – The Netherlands
Amb. Bako Adamu Umar – Morocco
Amb. Sulu Gambari Olatunji Ahmed – Malaysia
Amb. Romata Mohammed Omobolanle – Tanzania
Amb. John Shamah Shaga – Botswana
Salau Hamza Mohammed – Iran
Amb. Ibrahim Danlami – Kenya
Ibrahim Adeola Mopelola – Benin Republic
Amb. Ayeni Adebayo Emmanuel – Belgium
Amb. Wahab Adekola Akande – Switzerland
Amb. Esther Arewa – Namibia
Amb. Joseph John Gergadi – Gabon
Amb. Luther Ogbomode Ayo-Kalata – Sierra Leone
Danladi Yakubu Nyaku – Sudan
Bello Dogon-Daji Haliru – Thailand
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