Lagos APC Hails Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominations as Nigeria’s Push for Global Influence

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of new ambassadors as a clear signal of Nigeria’s renewed ambition on the global stage.

Speaking on Saturday, Lagos APC spokesman Seye Oladejo said the appointments reflect a strategic shift in Nigeria’s diplomacy. “With this list, Nigeria is moving from national renewal to global resonance,” he said, praising the nominees as a blend of experience, patriotism, and diplomatic skill.

Oladejo added that the move signals an end to what he described as an era of timid foreign engagement. “The era of strategic, assertive diplomacy has begun,” he said. He stressed that the ambassadors, once confirmed, are expected to project national priorities boldly, acting as active partners in shaping global outcomes rather than passive observers.

The spokesman also highlighted that recent reforms in security, governance, and the economy provide a strong foundation for Nigeria to assert itself on the international stage. “President Tinubu has rebuilt the foundation. Now Nigeria is ready to assert itself with dignity and authority,” Oladejo said.

He noted that Nigeria would also reinforce its leadership roles in ECOWAS and the African Union, while advancing economic diplomacy, security cooperation, and the protection of Nigerians abroad. “Nigeria will no longer whisper at global tables. We will speak with purpose,” he said, expressing confidence that the ambassadorial nominees would elevate Nigeria’s international standing.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that President Tinubu has forwarded the list of nominees to the Senate for confirmation.