Nigeria’s Ambassadors-Designate To Receive ‘Induction Course’ On National Interest

The federal government has revealed that the 95 Ambassadors-designates whose postings had been approved would undergo an induction course on effective representation of the county’s interests, among other foreign policy matters.

It also fixed their induction date for February 8 to 10.

This was disclosed in a statement signed on Wednesday, by Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.

THE WHISTLER earlier reported that the diplomats, whose postings were okayed on January 13, were selected to strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral relations with host countries.

The ministry stressed that the nation wanted better representation, hence, the induction.

The full statement reads:

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that the induction course for Career and Non- Career Ambassadors-Designate and their spouses has been scheduled for 8th -10th February, 2021.

“Following the approval of the posting of Career and Non-Career Ambassadors-Designate by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministry has designed an induction course tailored to prepare the appointed envoys for effective representation in their respective Missions and countries of accreditation.

“The aim of the programme is to acquaint the Ambassadors-Designate with the proper understanding of their roles and duties in the implementation of Nigeria’s foreign policy agenda, in line with the priorities of Federal Government, as well as promote and protect the national interests of Nigeria.

“The induction course is preparatory to the final departure to their various Missions, subject to the receipt of Agrément from the prospective host countries.”