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High-Stakes Race: Governors, Lawmakers, Military Retirees Push Names For Ambassadorial Appointments
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Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Olusola Enikanolaiye is reportedly facing substantial pressure from prominent Nigerians seeking appointments, particularly those who were unsuccessful in securing ministerial nominations…CONTINUE READING
Individuals who failed to secure ministerial positions are now actively lobbying for ambassadorial positions, with President Buhari’s associates, state governors, National Assembly members, APC support groups, and party chieftains leading the charge.
Sources reveal that the lobbying efforts focus on pushing the profiles of favored candidates and prioritizing individuals with longer career years ahead, sidelining those with a year or less until retirement.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Ambassador Olusola Enikanolaiye; and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, are reportedly under intense pressure to secure ambassadorial nominations.
The lobbying groups include past administrators, politicians, retired military personnel, unsuccessful governorship aspirants, and individuals who served as heads of agencies under President Buhari.
There is speculation about the ratio of career and non-career diplomats to be appointed, with a suggested split of 55% to 45%.
Regarding recalled ambassadors, the majority have reportedly returned to the country, and those yet to return have officially handed over to senior officers at their diplomatic posts while making travel arrangements back to Nigeria.
While the names of potential appointees remain confidential, sources indicate that former ambassadors, bigwigs in the APC, and former governors are actively submitting their curriculum vitae for consideration.
The Presidency is working on the ambassadorial appointments, and individuals are reportedly submitting their CVs as part of the process.
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