Mexico Approves Reno Omokri as Nigeria's Ambassador

The Government of Mexico has formally approved the appointment of Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Mexican States, ending an eight-month diplomatic limbo regarding his posting. The approval was communicated on Tuesday by José Manuel Briseño Flores, the Chargé d’Affaires in Abuja, who delivered the agrément to Ambassador Babagana Wakil, the Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Omokri confirmed this development, stating that the approval permits him to serve as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, with concurrent accreditation to Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. This resolution follows President Bola Tinubu's nomination of Omokri for the ambassadorial position in November 2025, alongside other notable figures such as Femi Fani-Kayode and Mahmood Yakubu, who were confirmed by the Senate in December 2025.