Tinubu Approves Posting of Ambassadors to US, France, UK & Turkey: Colonel Lateef Are to USA, Ayodele Oke to France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate posting of four ambassador-designates to strategic global missions, marking the first wave of deployments from the 68 nominees confirmed by the Senate in December 2025.
Tinubu Deploys Ambassadors to US, France, UK & Turkey: Ex-Gov, Ex-DSS Boss Among Key Picks
The approvals target high-priority diplomatic posts: France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Turkey—where Tinubu is set to embark on a state visit next week.
In a memo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President directed the ministry to formally notify the host governments in line with standard diplomatic protocols.
The postings are as follows:
- Ambassador Ayodele Oke — Ambassador-designate to France
- Colonel Lateef Are (former DSS Director-General) — Ambassador-designate to the United States of America
- Ambassador Amin Dalhatu (former envoy to South Korea) — High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom
- Usman Isa Dakingari Suleiman (former Governor of Kebbi State) — Ambassador-designate to Turkey
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, highlighted the significance of these appointments in a statement: “These postings reflect the administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement worldwide.”
The move addresses longstanding gaps in Nigeria’s representation in major capitals and economic partners, bolstering bilateral ties, trade, security cooperation, and investment opportunities. The Turkey posting is particularly timely, aligning with the President’s upcoming state visit aimed at deepening economic and strategic relations.
This deployment signals the Tinubu administration’s proactive push to revitalize Nigeria’s foreign policy footprint on the global stage. Read More
