FG disowns fake list of ambassadorial nominees

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned the public to disregard a fake list of ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media.

In a statement released on Sunday and signed by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry’s spokesperson, the ministry clarified that no ambassadorial appointments have been made.

The statement emphasised that the appointment of ambassadors is solely the 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 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,” the statement read.