Tinubu Approves Strategic Postings for Top Nigerian Envoys to U.S. and UK
According to Premium Times reporting, President Bola Tinubu has officially cleared the deployment of four high-level ambassadors-designate to represent Nigeria’s interests in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Turkey. This move is aimed at filling critical vacancies in Nigeria’s primary diplomatic missions, which have been managed by lower-level officials for several months. The appointments follow a rigorous Senate confirmation process that concluded late last year.
The strategic reorganization is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral ties with these global powerhouses. Among the notable postings, Colonel Lateef Are has been assigned to the United States, while Ambassador Amin Dalhatu, a seasoned diplomat formerly stationed in South Korea, will lead the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom. Ambassador Ayodele Oke has been designated for the mission in France, completing the trio of major Western postings.
In a simultaneous development, the Daily Post confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to notify the host countries immediately to facilitate the formal assumption of duties. Furthermore, The Nation reported that these postings are part of a broader “reinvigoration of Nigeria’s foreign policy machinery.” A government spokesperson noted that the President is committed to ensuring that Nigeria’s voice is heard clearly in the world’s most influential capitals.
Echotitbits take: These appointments are long overdue and signal a shift toward active economic diplomacy. By placing experienced hands in D.C. and London, the administration is likely looking to secure more favorable trade terms and attract foreign direct investment. Watch for a flurry of bilateral meetings in the coming months as these envoys settle in.
Source: Premium Times — https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/851383-tinubu-posts-four-ambassadors-designate-to-us-uk-france-turkey.html(2026-01-23)
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