The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged the public to disregard a fake list of ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media.
In a press release issued on Sunday, and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry clarified that no such appointments have been made, as it emphasised that the appointment of ambassadors is solely the prerogative of the President.
“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.
Nigeria has 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions and 11 consulates around the globe.
