Nigerian govt debunks fake ambassadorial nominees list, clarifies no appointments yet

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed a fake list of ambassadorial nominees currently making rounds on social media, urging the public to disregard the misinformation.

In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, it was made clear that no ambassadorial appointments have been announced. The ministry also reminded the public that such appointments remain the exclusive responsibility of the President of Nigeria.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public to kindly disregard the fake list of ambassadorial nominees which is currently in circulation on some social media platforms,” the statement read.

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The ministry further emphasized, “The ministry wishes to state unequivocally that the appointment of ambassadors is the prerogative of Mr. President, and no such appointments have been made in that regard. The purported list should, therefore, be discountenanced.”

This clarification comes in response to the circulation of unverified claims about ambassadorial appointments, which the ministry has categorically debunked. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged citizens to rely only on official announcements and verified sources for information regarding such matters.

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