The Federal Government says several countries, including the United Kingdom, United States and France, have granted agrément to Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees, marking progress in filling vacant diplomatic positions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed in a statement on Monday that approvals have so far been received from 10 countries.
Other nations that have issued consent include Ireland, Qatar, Benin, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
Agrément is the formal approval required from a host country before a nominated ambassador can assume duty.
Ebienfa said responses from other countries are still pending, adding that the induction date for the envoys will be announced once finalised by the Presidency.
The development follows a prolonged period during which Nigeria operated without substantive ambassadors in several missions under Bola Tinubu, who assumed office in May 2023.
In late 2025, the Presidency forwarded a list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the National Assembly for screening, part of efforts to address the vacancies.
Diplomatic observers have previously raised concerns that the absence of ambassadors could affect Nigeria’s bilateral relations and international engagements.
