The Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nigerian ambassadors to wartorn Iran and Israel amidst ongoing violence and escalating war in the Middle East, and subsequently posted to the countries alongside 63 others.
Penpushing reports that the Ambassadors include Salau Mohammed who is expected to report in Iran and Nkechi Ufochukwu also posted and to report in Israel, while is recalled that all the nominees were confirmed last December by the Senate.
The appointment as ambassadors comes six days after the United States of America(USA) and Israel launched an unprovoked strike against Iran, which triggered a significant violent crisis in the Middle East.
Penpushing further as at the time of filing this report It remains unclear if the newly appointed ambassadors to Iran and Israel are expected to depart for their host countries soon or if the ongoing war might hold them back.
The Nigeria it would be recalled that earlier said it is committed to strengthening bilateral relations with Iran and maintaining diplomatic engagement with the country, however, deployment of the ambassadors comes three years into his administration.
Penpushing also reports that while it would be recalled the previous ambassadors, including 41 non-career and 42 career diplomats, in September 2023 without stating a specific reason.
The Consuls-general and chargés d’affaires have been handling diplomatic functions, despite lacking the full authority, especially in high-level negotiations, political representation, and formal diplomatic ceremonies
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