By Mercy Peter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to key diplomatic missions, marking the first set of postings from the 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate in December 2025.
The approvals were disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday night by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, President Tinubu confirmed Ambassador Ayodele Oke as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to France, while Colonel Lateef Are has been approved as the ambassador-designate to the United States of America.
Also approved is Ambassador Amin Dalhatu, a former Nigerian envoy to South Korea, who will now serve as the high commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom.
The President, in a memo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, directed the ministry to formally notify the governments of the three host countries of the appointments in line with established diplomatic protocols.
The posting of the ambassadors is seen as part of the administration’s broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic presence, enhance bilateral engagements, and advance the country’s foreign policy objectives across key international partnerships.
