JUST IN: Tinubu Nominates Abayomi Fashina for Ambassadorial Appointment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the name of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fashina to the Senate for confirmation as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate.

The nomination was formally announced during plenary on Wednesday after a letter from the President was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Tinubu, in the letter, said the nomination was made in line with constitutional provisions guiding such appointments and urged the upper legislative chamber to consider the request without delay.

“In accordance with the provisions of section 121, subsections 2, 3, and 4 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday-Fashina as non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate,” the letter reads.

“Attached herewith is the nominee’s curriculum vitae.”

“Whilst I hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee expeditiously, please accept distinguished Senate President and distinguished senators, the assurances of my highest consideration.”

Following the reading of the letter, Akpabio referred the nomination to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for screening and further legislative consideration.

The committee has been directed to carry out the necessary review and submit its report to the Senate within one week.

The nomination marks another move by the Tinubu administration in strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic representation across strategic countries and international missions.

Non-career ambassadors are typically appointed from outside the regular foreign service and often bring experience from academia, governance, business, or other sectors.

Professor Fashina’s nomination is expected to undergo the usual screening process, where lawmakers will assess his qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role before a final confirmation vote.