Lagos, Nigeria (NPA) — March 6, 2026 — Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his approval as Nigeria’s envoy to Mexico.
In a statement released Friday, Omokri described President Tinubu as “a man with a heart of gold” and pledged his loyalty to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to the Head of State. He also acknowledged the support of his wife, family, and National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, whom he praised for his integrity.
Omokri noted that his posting coincides with his symbolic six-day climb to Mount Kilimanjaro, where he intends to hoist Nigeria’s flag at the summit. He linked the gesture to Nigeria’s rising global profile, citing reports from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund that ranked Nigeria among the top contributors to global GDP in 2025.
He further highlighted Nigeria’s growing reputation as a safe and stable destination, pointing to the success of “Detty December 2025,” which attracted 1.2 million tourists without major incidents.
“I devote my life again and afresh to Nigeria — to be faithful, loyal, and honest, and to serve and market Nigeria to the best of my ability. So help me God,” Omokri stated.
