President Tinubu Receives Security-Cleared Ambassadorial Nominations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially obtained the finalized list of ambassador-designates that has undergone thorough security vetting by the Department of State Services. Multiple reliable sources within the Presidency confirmed this significant development occurred on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, marking a crucial step in filling Nigeria's diplomatic positions worldwide.
The comprehensive security and background verification processes for all nominees have been successfully completed, according to senior administration officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. The list now awaits President Tinubu's final approval before being forwarded to the Nigerian Senate for the mandatory screening and confirmation procedures.
Staggered Appointment Strategy Revealed
Presidency insiders disclosed that the administration plans to implement a phased approach to ambassadorial appointments. Initial announcements will focus on key partner countries, with subsequent appointments following at a later date. This strategic decision stems from financial considerations, as establishing ambassadors in foreign missions requires substantial financial resources.
"He cannot announce all the ambassadors at once," revealed one source familiar with the matter. "It is only those we intend to send to our key partner countries that will be announced first, because the main reason for this delay involves financial constraints. A humongous amount is involved in getting these ambassadors settled."
The development comes amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and the United States government under President Donald Trump regarding allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria. The timely appointment of ambassadors is considered crucial for managing these international relations effectively.
Ministry Denies Circulating False List
Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja has officially disclaimed a purported list of ambassadorial nominees that has been circulating on various social media platforms. Acting Spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa characterized the circulating document as completely false and misleading information.
Ebienfa emphasized that all ambassadorial appointments remain the exclusive constitutional prerogative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and urged Nigerian citizens to disregard any unauthorized lists. The Ministry reaffirmed that only officially released statements from presidential channels should be considered authentic regarding diplomatic appointments.
This ambassadorial nomination process represents President Tinubu's first major diplomatic appointments since assuming office, signaling a new phase in Nigeria's foreign policy implementation and international representation.
