President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, a list prominently featuring two former state governors and two former state First Ladies as part of a significant political batch of appointments.
The list, which includes 17 non-career (political) ambassadors and 15 career diplomats, was sent to the Senate on Saturday, November 29, 2025, for “expeditious consideration and confirmation.”
The inclusion of the two former governors underscores the administration’s move to reward political allies and incorporate veteran politicians into the nation’s diplomatic corps.
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Dr. Victor Okezie Ikpeazu (Former Governor of Abia State)
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Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Former Governor of Enugu State)
Both men were key figures in the group of governors led by the current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who strategically aligned against the presidential candidate of their former party during the 2023 elections.
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Their nomination is widely interpreted as a reward for their influential political support.
The list also features high-profile women who previously served as First Ladies in their respective states, nominated as non-career ambassadors:
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Erelu Angela Adebayo (Former First Lady of Ekiti State)
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Fatima Florence Ajimobi (Former First Lady of Oyo State)
Other High-Profile Political Appointees
The non-career slate is dominated by individuals with significant political backgrounds, confirming the strategic nature of the nominations:
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Professor Mahmud Yakubu: Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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Chief Femi Fani-Kayode: Former Aviation Minister.
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Otunba Femi Pedro: Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State.
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim: Businessman and Senator from Ondo State.
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Reno Omokri: A former presidential aide.
The nominees, if confirmed by the Senate, are expected to be deployed to key strategic missions across the globe.
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