.says move signals Nigeria's readiness to assert Itself on the world stage
By Our Reporter
Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over for the appointment of Nigeria’s new ambassadors to various countries of the world, which move it described as strategic and an unmistakable signal that the nation was not only rebuilding internally but preparing to project renewed confidence, capability, and clarity of purpose to the international community.
The party said with these appointments, the country was transitioning from national renewal to global resonance where "the world would no longer engage a hesitant or reactive Nigeria, but one fully ready to assert itself with the dignity, authority, and strategic foresight befitting Africa’s true giant."
It would be recalled that President Tinubu had forwarded 65 new ambassadorial nominees, including the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State/former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Ibok-Ete Ibas; former presidential aide, Senator Ita Enang; Ahmed Sulu-Gambari from Kwara State, former Imo State First Lady, Chioma Ohakim; and former Minister of Interior/former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Abdulrahman Dambazau to the Senate for confirmation.
The president’s request, read at plenary by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, consists of 34 career ambassadors and high commissioners and 31 non-career ambassadors and high commissioners.
APC said this in a release issued by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, copy of which was made available to newsmen on Saturday, noting that the newly appointed ambassadors represented a carefully curated blend of experience, patriotism, and diplomatic acumen.
Besides, the party said their deployment was a deliberate step in repositioning Nigeria to engage global powers from a position of strength, not supplication, declaring that President Tinubu's administration had made it clear the
envoys would be partners in progress and not passive observers of global events.
"The newly appointed ambassadors represent a carefully curated blend of experience, patriotism, and diplomatic acumen. Their deployment is a deliberate step in repositioning Nigeria to engage global powers from a position of strength, not supplication. This administration has made it clear:
Our envoys will be partners in progress- not passive observers of global events.
"They are expected to uphold Nigeria’s interests with firmness, deepen bilateral partnerships, counter negative narratives, and aggressively pursue opportunities that serve the Nigerian people. In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, Nigeria will no longer be content with mere participation - we will shape outcomes.
"The era of strategic, assertive diplomacy has begun. Under President Tinubu’s stewardship, Nigeria has embarked on bold reforms in security, the economy, and governance. These reforms form the backbone of a foreign policy that is proactive rather than reactionary - one that positions Nigeria as both a stabilizing force in Africa and a global stakeholder of consequence.
"As our ambassadors prepare for deployment, Nigeria stands ready to: Reinforce its leadership role in ECOWAS and the African Union, Expand security and counter-terrorism cooperation, Strengthen trade, investment, and economic diplomacy, Champion energy transition and climate action rooted in national interest, Build mutually beneficial ties that reflect Nigeria’s strategic priorities, and Protect Nigerians abroad with renewed vigour and institutional authority," the party stated.
"For years, Nigeria’s global reputation was diminished by inconsistency and lack of direction. Today, the nation steps forward with a unified message and a leadership that understands the weight of its international responsibility.
"President Tinubu’s foreign policy vision is clear: Nigeria will no longer whisper at global tables - it will speak with purpose," it added.
The Lagos chapter of APC, therefore, expressed full confidence in the capacity of the newly appointed ambassadors as the nation awaited their deployment to elevate Nigeria’s standing and secure meaningful gains across political, economic, and strategic domains.
The party further expressed the belief that Nigeria is rising again- deliberately, confidently, and irreversibly, saying that the country was prepared to assert itself, influence global outcomes, and occupy its pride of place among the nations of the world.
"As the nation awaits the official deployment of these newly appointed ambassadors, the Lagos APC expresses full confidence in their capacity to elevate Nigeria’s standing and secure meaningful gains across political, economic, and strategic domains.
"Nigeria is rising again- deliberately, confidently, and irreversibly. From renewal to global resonance, Nigeria is prepared to assert itself, influence global outcomes, and occupy its pride of place among the nations of the world," the party said.
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