Tinubu Approves Abuja Land for Ambassador-Designates

President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of land in Abuja for ambassador-designates, as announced by Nyesom Wike on Wednesday. This decision is part of an initiative to assist Nigeria's top diplomats in establishing permanent residences in the nation's capital.

Wike emphasized the current lack of personal bases for ambassadors in Abuja, which serves as an incentive for diplomatic representation. He highlighted the importance of enhancing Nigeria's global perception and urged ambassadors to engage in discussions about the ongoing infrastructural boom in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to attract foreign investment.

Wike also mentioned upcoming urban partnerships with the European Commission, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Thailand. He tasked diplomats with countering negative narratives about Abuja as a world-class destination.

The announcement was made during a visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Permanent Secretary Dunoma Umar, indicating a commitment to deepening partnerships with the diplomatic corps and leveraging missions abroad to draw investors to Abuja's infrastructure and agricultural sectors.