Nigeria Confirms Agrément for 25 Ambassador-Designates

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that 25 ambassador-designates have received agrément from their respective host countries, marking significant progress in the accreditation process necessary for their deployment. Spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa disclosed this information during a briefing in Abuja, stating that the ambassadors will begin their duties immediately following the completion of an induction program scheduled from the 27th to the 29th of the month.

Ebienfa clarified that the agrément represents formal consent from the host countries, and the Ministry will ensure that all ambassador-designates are assigned to countries, regardless of whether any are rejected. The Ministry also issued a warning against the illegal use of diplomatic titles, highlighting an increase in cases of individuals and groups falsely presenting themselves as ambassadors, which constitutes a criminal offense under Nigerian law.

The government remains vigilant against such fraudulent activities and will take necessary actions against offenders.