President Bola Tinubu has appointed Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister, as a non-career ambassador. This move is part of Tinubu’s efforts to revamp Nigeria’s diplomatic corps, which has been operating without ambassadors since September 2023.
Other notable appointees include:
– Former Governors: Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu)
– Former Deputy Governor: Femi Pedro (Lagos)
– Former INEC Chairman: Mahmud Yakubu
– Former Ekiti First Lady: Erelu Angela Adebayo
– Former Presidential Aide: Reno Omokri
These appointments aim to strengthen Nigeria’s global presence, foster economic partnerships, and attract foreign investments. The nominees are expected to be posted to countries with strategic bilateral relations, including China, India, and the United States.
