The Mexican government has approved Reno Omokri’s appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, ending an eight-month wait for the diplomatic clearance required for his posting.
Omokri announced the development on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in a post on X, confirming that Mexico had formally accepted his appointment.
According to him, José Manuel Briseño Flores, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Mexico in Abuja, delivered the diplomatic approval, known as *agrément*, to Ambassador Babagana Wakil, Director of Protocol at Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Omokri’s appointment also covers concurrent accreditation to Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, meaning he will represent Nigeria in the four countries.
President Bola Tinubu approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners in March 2026, with Omokri assigned to Mexico. However, his deployment remained pending while the Mexican government’s formal consent was awaited.
In August, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that Mexico and Japan were among the countries yet to communicate formal acceptance of outstanding ambassadorial appointments. The ministry said it was engaging the relevant authorities to secure the necessary approvals.
The latest development clears a key diplomatic hurdle for Omokri, a former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan who is also known for his political commentary.
Agrément is the formal consent granted by a receiving country before an ambassador nominated by another country can be appointed to serve there. However, the date for Omokri to formally assume duties and present his credentials in Mexico has not been announced.
