Tinubu's Choice of Jimoh Ibrahim as UN Rep Draws Applause from Akpabio, Traditional Rulers, Others")
The recent appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has garnered widespread praise from prominent figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Ooni of Ife (Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi), the Olu of Warri (Ogiame Atuwatse III), Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and others. This development is part of a larger diplomatic reshuffle where President Tinubu approved the postings of 65 ambassadors-designate (31 career and 34 non-career) to various global missions and the UN in early March 2026. Senator Ibrahim, a businessman, politician, and serving senator representing Ondo South, was specifically named as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the UN—a key multilateral post advancing the country's interests on the global stage. Key Reactions and Commendations Senate President Godswill Akpabio described the appointment as "a well-deserved recognition of Senator Ibrahim's d...