The Pathfinder
Thursday April 30, 2026
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of plots of land in Abuja to Nigerian ambassadors and high commissioners-designate, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s diplomatic engagement and presence.
The disclosure was made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during a courtesy visit by the envoys at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja.
According to Wike, the gesture is intended to provide the diplomats with a permanent base in the capital when they return for official engagements. He said, “The President believes that most of you do not have a place in Abuja… before you leave this morning, each and every one of you should have your form to apply for a land allocation in Abuja.”
The delegation, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, was in the FCT as part of an induction programme for newly appointed envoys.
Beyond the land allocation, Wike charged the diplomats to project Nigeria positively on the global stage. “You are, in essence, the mirror of this country. The way the world sees you is the way it will see Nigeria,” he said.
He further urged them to support the administration’s economic diplomacy efforts, noting that the President’s international engagements were focused on attracting investment and partnerships. “It is now your role to reinforce that effort by building confidence in Nigeria as a viable destination for investment,” Wike added.
Addressing concerns about Nigeria’s political system, the minister stated, “Nigeria remains a multi-party democracy. There is no plan to turn the country into a one-party state. You must communicate this clearly wherever you serve.”
He also highlighted investment opportunities within the Federal Capital Territory, particularly in agriculture and waste management, citing untapped arable land in areas such as Gwagwalada and Kwali.
Wike revealed that discussions were ongoing with countries including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, alongside planned engagements with the European Commission, to drive development across key sectors.
Expressing optimism about the country’s trajectory, he said, “I remain confident that by 2027, Nigeria will be more peaceful, more united, and stronger as a nation.”
In his remarks, Ahmed described Abuja as Nigeria’s administrative and diplomatic hub and noted that the envoys were assuming duty at a critical time in the country’s development, with economic diplomacy and investment promotion at the centre of their mandate.
FTN
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