Tinubu approves Abuja lands for ambassadors-designate

President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of land to Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate in Abuja.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by ambassadors-designate led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Ahmed, at his official residence in Abuja on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Wike said the approval was part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic engagement and encourage closer ties with Nigeria.

Wike stated that the president’s decision stemmed from a desire to ensure that Nigeria’s representatives have a permanent stake and a residence in Abuja for when they return for periodic briefings.

The minister said: “The president believes that most of you do not have a place in Abuja. He will encourage you to see how you will put up where you can stay.

“Before you leave this morning, each and every one of you should have your form to apply for a land allocation in Abuja.”

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Wike added that the gesture was aimed at deepening diplomatic presence in Nigeria’s capital while fostering stronger engagement between foreign missions and the FCT.

Earlier, Ahmed said the visit was part of the ambassadors’ induction programme, designed to expose them to the strategic importance of the FCT in Nigeria’s foreign relations.

He noted that Abuja, as the nation’s administrative and diplomatic hub, plays a critical role in shaping global perceptions of Nigeria.

“Our Ambassadors and High Commissioners have been entrusted with representing Nigeria at a pivotal moment in our nation’s development,” Ahmed said, adding that they were expected to promote economic diplomacy, attract investment, and project Nigeria positively on the global stage.