FANI-KAYODE MOVED FROM GERMANY TO SOUTH AFRICA POSTING AFTER REQUEST
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By; Ganiyat Sunmola
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa.
In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Fani-Kayode said his initial posting to Germany was reviewed after he requested a change of assignment.
He explained that he had written to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressing reservations about serving in Germany and instead asked to be posted to South Africa.
According to him, the request was approved by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and later forwarded to President Tinubu for final approval.
Fani-Kayode said, “It gives me pleasure to announce the fact that Mr. President has graciously approved my posting as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa.”
He added that he preferred South Africa due to personal interests, his long stay in Europe, and his desire to serve in a country he had not previously visited, noting also its economic importance in Africa and alignment with his foreign policy views.
He also disclosed that the adjustment involved a swap with Senator Sam Enang, who was initially assigned to South Africa but chose Germany instead.
The former minister dismissed reports claiming that Germany rejected his appointment, describing them as false and malicious.
He said he had instructed his lawyers to take action against those behind the report and had also reported the matter to security agencies.
Fani-Kayode further urged the media to verify information before publishing and expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and the Foreign Affairs Minister for approving his redeployment.
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