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Tinubu Nominates Former Southeast Governors and Notable Figures for Ambassadorial Roles
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former governors Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, along with Senator Shehu Sani and former aide Reno Omokri, for ambassadorial positions.
The nominations are currently under security screenings by relevant agencies, which have caused a delay in their confirmation. A presidency official noted, “We are still waiting for security checks to be completed before finalizing the appointments.”
The delay follows the recall of Nigeria’s ambassadors in September 2023, leaving many diplomatic posts vacant. The official list of new ambassadors is expected to be announced by the end of April 2025.