“Ninety-seven percent (97%) of the Ambassadors appointed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have successfully received the Agreement (Agrèment) of their respective host countries,” the statement said.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 65 of the 69 ambassadors-designate appointed by President Bola Tinubu have received diplomatic approval from their host countries, with only two countries yet to grant formal consent.
In a statement, the ministry said 97% of the ambassadors-designate had successfully received agrément, the formal approval required from a receiving country before an ambassador can take up a diplomatic posting.
The ministry said the process of obtaining diplomatic approval was progressing smoothly and in line with established international diplomatic practice.
“Ninety-seven percent (97%) of the Ambassadors appointed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have successfully received the Agreement (Agrèment) of their respective host countries,” the statement said.
It recalled that President Tinubu assigned 69 ambassadors-designate to various countries after they were screened and confirmed by the Senate.
According to the ministry, 65 nominees have been accepted by their receiving countries.
The statement said the ambassador-designate to Togo declined the appointment, while the request for her agrément was not submitted.
It also said the ambassador-designate to Algeria died in April 2026, and the process of appointing a replacement is ongoing.
The ministry said only two countries are yet to confirm acceptance, adding that assurances had been received from both governments that their consent would be granted in due course.
“The Ministry wishes to assure Nigerians and the international stakeholders that it is actively engaging the relevant authorities in the two countries and is confident that the outstanding Agreements will be conveyed in due course,” it said.
The statement added that most of the ambassadors had already arrived in their host countries and presented their Letters of Credence, enabling them to begin their duties as Nigeria’s principal diplomatic representatives.
The ministry said it remained committed to strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic representation abroad in pursuit of the country’s foreign policy objectives and national interest.
The statement was signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
