Former governors of Abia and Enugu states, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, are reportedly among those nominated for ambassadorial appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Also reportedly on the list is Senator Shehu Sani, a radical activist who recently returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

A report by Vanguard this Monday morning, April 7, 2025, said that the three are among those being screened by security agents, pending the release of the list.

It would be recalled that the country?s ambassadors were recalled from their postings almost a year ago without replacement, fuelling concerns over what that would have on Nigeria?s diplomacy.

?It was learned yesterday that the resume of those nominated had already been sent to relevant security agencies for background checks.

?Although one of the appointees confirmed his appointment on grounds of anonymity, efforts to get others to do same proved abortive,? Vanguard said.

On why the names of the appointees had not been released, the paper quoted a Presidency official as saying anonymously: ?They (those appointed) are already doing security checks with the Department of State Service, DSS.

?When they have cleared security checks, we will release the list. Only those who have been cleared are announced. The process is ongoing. I know we should have a list before the end of this month.?