US, UK, France, Others Approve Nigerian Ambassadors

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that several nations, including the United Kingdom, France, and the United States, have formally accepted the country’s ambassadorial nominees. This development was disclosed on Monday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The move is a critical part of the government’s efforts to fill vacant diplomatic posts and strengthen Nigeria's international representation.

According to the ministry, Nigeria has so far received approvals from 10 nations. The list includes the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Ireland, Qatar, the Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. The spokesperson added that responses from other host countries are still being awaited as the diplomatic process continues. The timeline for the formal induction of these envoys will be communicated once the process is cleared by the Presidency.

While many nations have granted consent, the process has not been without hurdles. Reports indicate that some countries, such as India, have rejected certain nominees, citing diplomatic norms that discourage accepting new ambassadors from governments with less than two years remaining in their tenure. Despite these challenges, the Presidency remains committed to finalizing the postings of the 65 nominees screened by the National Assembly in late 2025, ensuring Nigeria's voice remains active on the global stage.