President Bola Tinubu is reportedly putting finishing touches to the long-awaited list of Nigeria’s new ambassadors, with an official announcement expected soon.

According to Arise News, the President has ordered a final cleanup of the list before it’s made public. The appointments come at a critical time, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians.

Analysts say the absence of appointed ambassadors in several key countries has left Nigeria at a diplomatic disadvantage, making this new round of appointments a matter of urgency.