President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to prioritise foreign investment, strengthen strategic partnerships and reposition the country in global affairs. The president made the call at the opening of an induction course at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, where he said the appointments reflect confidence in the envoys’ ability to advance national interests.
The envoy appointments followed a series of nominations and confirmations by the National Assembly in late 2025. Among those nominated were Reno Omokri, Mahmood Yakubu and Femi Fani-Kayode. Additional non-career nominees included Kayode Are, Aminu Dalhatu and Ayodele Oke, with the Senate confirming a total of 64 ambassadors made up of both career and non-career diplomats.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the president noted that the global system is undergoing rapid changes driven by shifting geopolitics, economic uncertainty, technological disruption, climate challenges and emerging security threats. He emphasised the need for a modern and results-oriented diplomatic approach that blends traditional engagement with digital communication and public diplomacy.
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President Tinubu also urged the envoys to project Nigeria’s image positively, promote trade, attract investment and protect the welfare of Nigerians in the diaspora. He announced a reordering of the country’s foreign policy doctrine to place greater emphasis on demography, development and diaspora. The president stressed professionalism, accountability and patriotism, while encouraging the diplomats to make full use of the induction programme to deliver measurable outcomes that support national development.
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