THIS DAWN — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s diplomatic realignment.
The appointments are part of the 68 ambassadorial nominations confirmed by the Senate in December 2025.
According to a State House press release issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the postings include:
- Ambassador Ayodele Oke – Ambassador-designate to France
- Colonel Lateef Are – Ambassador-designate to the United States of America
- Ambassador Amin Dalhatu – High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom
- Usman Isa Dakingari Suleiman – Ambassador-designate to Turkey
The posting of Dakingari Suleiman, a former governor of Kebbi State, comes ahead of President Tinubu’s scheduled state visit to Turkey next week.
The move underscores the strategic importance of the appointment.
In a memo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tinubu directed the ministry to formally notify the governments of France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Turkey of the ambassadorial postings, in line with established diplomatic protocols.
The President emphasized that these appointments reflect his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s global partnerships and advancing its foreign policy objectives through experienced and trusted envoys.
