Several countries like the United Kingdom, France and the United States, have granted ‘agrément’ to Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees.
This was confirmed in a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
Ebienfa said Nigeria has so far secured approvals from ten countries.
Agrément is the formal consent given by a host country to accept a diplomat nominated by another nation, a prerequisite before an ambassador can formally assume duty.
According to the ministry, the countries that have granted approval include the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Ireland, Qatar, the Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
“Responses from other countries are still being awaited,” the statement added.
Ebienfa further explained that the process of securing agrément from host nations remains ongoing, adding that the date for the induction ceremony of the envoys would be announced once finalised and approved by the Presidency.
“The date for the induction ceremony will be announced in due course once it is finalised and confirmed by the Presidency,” he said.