• Induction shifted to accommodate Olonisakin, Buratai, others

By Yusuf Alli, Abuja
There is anxiety among envoys-designate over likely reshuffle of missions postings.

This follows the nomination of immediate past Service Chiefs and the ex-Chief of Defence Staff for ambassadorial positions.

President Muhammadu Buhari last week nominated Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Air Marshal Saddique Abubakar and Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas – all retired – as ambassador-nominees.

The former military chiefs are awaiting Senate screening.

Before they were nominated, the postings of the career and non-carier ambassadors-designate had been made.

A source said: “The nomination of the former Service Chiefs has made some Ambassadors-Designate with sensitive and robust missions jittery. They are nursing fears that they might be reshuffled.

“Their anxiety was fueled by the postponement of the planned induction for the incoming ambassadors from today to February 16 to accommodate the ex-Service Chiefs who might be screened and cleared this week.

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“But, assigning of missions is the prerogative of the President. There is no need for anxiety. He knows why he nominated the former Service Chiefs and the diplomatic roles they are to play to assist the nation to end insurgency.”

Apart from shifting the commencement of the induction, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has adopted austerity measures to save cost and in compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

The ministry has dropped the idea of training the Ambassadors-Designate alongside their spouses.

It was also learnt that they will undergo rigorous orientation from 9am to 5pm daily for three days.

A source said: “The ministry has suspended the training of the spouses of the Ambassadors-Designate because of limited resources and COVID-19 protocols.

“We cannot allow 195 people to converge on a conferences hall at a time. The Presidential Task Force and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have not given clearance for such number.

“Unlike in the past, the government is not accommodating the Ambassadors-Designate in a five-star hotel.

“They will be given accommodation allowances (as applicable for envoys) and they can make personal arrangement. In this respect, the ministry will save cost.

“It is better for the envoys to face the reality from home so that they can extend the same prudence to our embassies when they assume duties.”

But most ambassadors-designate have disapproved of the austerity measures.

“Rather than allowing us to comb Abuja to look for accommodation, we ought to stay in the same hotel for better bonding.

“We need minimal comfort to exchange ideas and learn from each other. In any case, our security is more important, “ one of the sources said.

It was learnt that the Executive has started reaching out to the Senate for a” smooth-sail screening of the ex-Service Chiefs. “

A government source said:” Unlike other Ambassadors-Designate, the antecedents of the ex-Service Chiefs and their previous clearance by the Senate will make the screening easier. The Senate only needs to revisit their files and clarify new developments about them.”

https://thenationonlineng.net/envoys-designate-fear-mission-reshuffle-with-ex-service-chiefs-nomination/

Talking about Ambassadorial appointment,
Here is the Ambassador to the Greatest country on earth that Our darling Daddy appointed and the children of hate, frustrations and perdition aren't talking about it.
Hypocrisy is in their blood for life.
Some people will remain stagnant in life forever if they don't stop their lives of hypocrisy.

A position each and every Ambassadorial nominee will die for.....

Ok

This is shameful

This is total madness from FG... Why the ex-service chiefs? I don't know what Buhari is driving at, but this surely a mischief.

This life an turn by turn. Be it good or other wise.
Pls if it gets to your turn make use of it.

Ttt

failed service chiefs promoted because of state secret.

It will be funny if Senate eventually confirms these men.

are they whot that they are shuffling

Paddy paddy.

Ok

Craziest Government ever

This is no news.

This newspaper wants to create news out of Nothing.

The ambassador role given to the military officers are ceremonial.,meaning they don't have any role, so i don't understand why this online news site wants to create sensational news out of nothing

Something is not right with this government, they(service chiefs) just retire some weeks ago after many years of active service, allow them go hom0803 894 9068e and rest so the ones that needs to be charged to court can be charged...

This government nawa oooo

High bribery, better posting. Buhari’s gang dey around

Ok

zealousayo:
This is total madness from FG... Why the ex-service chiefs? I don't know what Buhari is driving at, but this surely a mischief.

He is scared of the guys working against him.. Ever heard of coup?

There is no need for anxiety. He knows why he nominated the former Service Chiefs and the diplomatic roles they are to play to assist the nation to end insurgency.”

Dumb statement... same insurgency they could not tackle but worsened as Security chiefs, but feel they can make impact as Ambassadors?... ment!

And so?

spafu:
Ok

Ok

post=98888831:
Talking about Ambassadorial appointment,
Here is the Ambassador to the Greatest country on earth that Our darling Daddy appointed and the children of hate, frustrations and perdition aren't talking about it.
Hypocrisy is in their blood for life.
Some people will remain stagnant in life forever if they don't stop their lives of hypocrisy.

A position each and every Ambassadorial nominee will die for.....

Why can't u guys take it easy? Why are u fighting lost battle? Everyone knows that everything about Buhari is failure. I wonder how some of u will be able to show ur face after 2023. U are shouting sai Baba all over and the country is moving from worse to worst. All u know is 16 years of PDP, what of almost 6 years of APC. We have not seen anything relevant in this country since assumption of Buhari to power. Even u can't even point to something positive within yourself. All you know is to grill chicken and goat. We need proper orientation if things must work in this country. One of these is for the leaders to be accountable for their deeds

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post=98888831:
Talking about Ambassadorial appointment,
Here is the Ambassador to the Greatest country on earth that Our darling Daddy appointed and the children of hate, frustrations and perdition aren't talking about it.
Hypocrisy is in their blood for life.
Some people will remain stagnant in life forever if they don't stop their lives of hypocrisy.

A position each and every Ambassadorial nominee will die for.....

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Kitipa mwia gi onu

post=98888831:
Talking about Ambassadorial appointment,
Here is the Ambassador to the Greatest country on earth that Our darling Daddy appointed and the children of hate, frustrations and perdition aren't talking about it.
Hypocrisy is in their blood for life.
Some people will remain stagnant in life forever if they don't stop their lives of hypocrisy.

A position each and every Ambassadorial nominee will die for.....

Your talk dey weak person

This nation seems to be drifting into chaos and impunity. No nation ever makes any headway with this kind of madness. Nigerians have watched this government dance the dance of shame without any serious opposition.

We must do private investigations on why bubu is so interested in the failed past security chiefs. There is something we do no know that connects them. They must never be confirmed by the senate else they attest to the facts that they are rubber stamps indeed.

I biliv the cabal purposely sent the names of all army chiefs to senate mainly because of Buratai and also to replaced southerner with northerner as US ambassador.