Over 25 ambassador-designates receive approval, FG cautions on fake titles
The Federal Government has announced that more than 25 ambassador-designates appointed by Bola Tinubu have received agrément from host countries. Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared this update while briefing journalists in Abuja. The ministry is preparing to deploy ambassadors after a planned induction programme. Authorities also warned against the illegal use of diplomatic titles, calling it a criminal offence.
What we know
- Over 25 of the 65 ambassador-designates have received agrément from host countries, with more approvals expected.
- Kimiebi Ebienfa stated that a three-day induction programme is planned from the 27th to the 29th of this month, after which deployment will begin.
- The ministry emphasized that no ambassador-designate will be left without a posting, even if initially rejected by a host country.
- Only the President has the authority to appoint and accredit ambassadors, according to the ministry.
- Security agencies have been directed to arrest and prosecute individuals using fake diplomatic titles or documents.
