Former Senator Leader, Teslim Folarin, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Florence Ajimobi, a former first Lady of Oyo state as an ambassador -nominee. The former senator described the nomination as a well deserved for the wife of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
The former First Lady was among the recently appointed ambassadors, who named have now been forwarded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Senate for approval.
In a statement signed by Folarin and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the former Senate Leader said he was not in doubt of the capacity and character of the former First Lady to function effectively if approved by the Nigerian Senate.
According to him, Mrs Ajimobi is well prepared to represent Nigeria wherever she sent to , saying President Tinubu made the right decision.
Folarin: “Her Excellency Florence Ajimobi is well-travelled, well-exposed, and richly equipped with the intellectual depth and diplomatic capacity needed for ambassadorial service.
“She is a woman of substance, grace, and unwavering commitment to public good. I sincerely thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making such a right and deserving choice.”
President Bola Tinubu had on Saturday, nominated 32 Nigerians as Ambassadors and High Commissioners. He had, a few days ago, nominated three people whose names he forwarded to the Senate for confirmation. The new nominees bring the total to 35.
Among those nominated are Reno Omokri, a former Tinubu hater-turned-lover, Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, former Peoples Democratic Party’s Governors of Abia and Enugu States, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ikpeazu, respectively, both loyalists of the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
In the list are 10 women. They include former First Ladies of Ekiti and Oyo States, Angela Adebayo and Florence Ajimobi six are non-career Ambassadors.
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