By John Ile, Abuja
Concerns have continued to mount over the absence of envoys in Nigeria’s 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions and 11 consulates globally as President Bola Tinubu delays appointments.
Although, there are indications that the names of nominees would be transmitted to the National Assembly before the end of December.
Upon assuming office in May 2023, Tinubu reassessed Nigeria’s foreign policy, leading to the recall of the 83 career and non-career ambassadors from their stations.
The envoys were instructed to return to Nigeria by October 31, 2023.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, said the ambassadors served at the President’s behest in their host nations and it was his “prerogative to send or recall them from any country.”
Sixteen months later, however, they have yet to be replaced, leaving a void in the service.