Reno Omokri has finally received formal approval from the Mexican government to serve as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, ending an eight‑month stalemate; the news was posted on X on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
The approval was conveyed in Abuja by José Manuel Briseño Flores, the chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the United Mexican States in Nigeria, who handed the agrément to Babagana Wakil, director of protocol at [Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs](https://foreignaffairs.gov.ng/). Omokri quoted the ceremony, saying, “To God be the glory, the Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the United Mexican States in Abuja, Mr José Manuel Briseño Flores, today in Abuja delivered the agrément from the Government of the United Mexican States accepting me.”
**What triggered the eight‑month delay?**
In March, President [Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Tinubu) approved a slate of 65 ambassador‑designates and high commissioners, assigning Omokri to Mexico. However, the posting could not be completed because Mexico had not yet transmitted the required diplomatic consent, a procedural step known as agrément, which stalled the credentialing process.
**How was the impasse resolved?**
The recent delivery of the agrément by the Mexican chargé d’affaires satisfied the missing requirement, allowing the Nigerian government to finalize Omokri’s credentials. This marks the conclusion of a prolonged waiting period that began when the Tinubu administration announced the ambassadorial list earlier in the year.
**What are the next steps for the new ambassador?**
With the agrément now secured, Omokri is expected to travel to Mexico to present his letters of credence to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, formally commencing his diplomatic duties. The appointment strengthens bilateral ties between [Mexico](https://www.gob.mx/) and Nigeria, potentially fostering cooperation in trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
The resolution of this diplomatic hurdle underscores the importance of timely inter‑governmental communication in ambassadorial appointments and signals a renewed focus on enhancing Nigeria‑Mexico relations.
*The announcement was first shared on the social media platform X by Omokri himself.*