The Federal Government says Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors will assume duty in their respective countries of assignment in 2026, following their clearance and confirmation by the National Assembly.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, made this disclosure on Monday while briefing journalists at the end-of-year press conference held in Abuja.
He said the deployment of the ambassadors will further strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral relations and enhance the country’s global visibility and strategic engagement.
“In 2026, again, our newly appointed ambassadors will take up their posts in their countries of assignment. Of course, their clearance and confirmation have just been made by the National Assembly,” Idris said.
According to him, the appointments were in response to public demands for the posting of ambassadors, adding that the President had acted to address those concerns.
The Minister added that while some aspects of the deployment process had been concluded, the remaining steps would be completed next year.
Idris emphasized that the posting of ambassadors would strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements across various sectors and advance the country’s interests in the international community.
New ambassadors to resume at their respective posts in 2026 – Nigerian govt