President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to key countries, following their confirmation by the Senate in December.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the approved postings are as follows:

France:

• Ambassador Ayodele Oke – Ambassador-designate to France

United States of America:

• Colonel Lateef Are – Ambassador-designate to the United States

United Kingdom:

• Ambassador Amin Dalhatu – High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom

Turkey:

• Usman Isa Dakingari Suleiman, former Kebbi State governor – Ambassador-designate to Turkey

The President has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to notify the governments of the respective countries in line with established diplomatic procedures.

The appointments are part of the 68 ambassadorial nominees confirmed by the Senate in December 2025, comprising both career and non-career diplomats.