Reports had it that a purported
list of new Nigerian Ambassadors and their assigned countries went viral on
social media on Tuesday.
In a statement on his X
(formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Tinubu’s aide said the names in circulation are
merely a copy of an outdated 2017 list.
Olusegun added that most of
those mentioned in the fake list have already retired from their diplomatic
duties.
He wrote: “The alleged LIST OF
NEW NIGERIAN AMBASSADORS AND THEIR ASSIGNED COUNTRIES circulating online is
fake.
“This list is merely a copy of
an outdated 2017 list, where most of the individuals mentioned have already
retired from their diplomatic duties.
“A few names on the list are
even inaccurate, and some have sadly passed away. One must question the sudden
emergence of this stale list at this time.
“Therefore, it is imperative to
disregard and treat this list with utter contempt.”
Recall that President Tinubu
had, on September 2nd, 2023, recalled all career and non-career ambassadors
manning the country’s diplomatic missions, embassies, and consulates globally.
A statement by Nigeria’s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the recall of the ambassadors, saying:
“Sequel to the inquiries on the letter recalling the Nigerian ambassador to the
UK, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has
clarified that all career ambassadors and non-career ambassadors have been
recalled on the instructions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
The envoys were directed to
return to the country on or before October 31.
They include the 41 non-career
ambassadors and 42 career ambassadors appointed by Former President Muhammadu Buhari
in July 2020.
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