At least 33 of the 65 ambassadors that were picked by President Bola Tinubu have secured agrément from host countries, while 32 are still awaiting approval.
This was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa.
“Thirty-three ambassadors have now secured agréments from host countries,” Ebienfa said.
He added that the envoys would proceed to their respective missions after completing their induction programme, which commenced on Monday and is scheduled to end today (Wednesday).
Ebienfa said, “After the induction, those who have been accepted will proceed to their Missions”.
The ministry had earlier stated that over 25 ambassadors had secured agrément as of April 17.
Agrément refers to the formal consent granted by receiving countries following due diligence on nominated diplomats
