Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of plots of land in Abuja to Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate as part of efforts to deepen diplomatic engagement and strengthen Nigeria’s global presence.

Wike disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the envoys, led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, at his official residence in Life Camp, Abuja.

Addressing the diplomats, the minister said the President’s decision was informed by the need to ensure that the country’s representatives abroad maintain a tangible presence in the nation’s capital, particularly during periodic consultations and official engagements.

He pointed out that the initiative would not only provide accommodation for returning envoys, but also strengthen the institutional link between Nigeria’s foreign missions and the FCT.

Wike placed greater emphasis on the strategic role of the ambassadors in advancing the administration’s economic agenda, urging them to actively drive President Tinubu’s foreign investment push.

He added that while the President had undertaken extensive international engagements to attract investors, it was incumbent on the diplomats to consolidate those gains.

The minister further charged the envoys to promote economic diplomacy by identifying opportunities and attracting investors, particularly in critical sectors such as agriculture and waste management within the FCT and beyond.

Earlier, Ahmed said the visit formed part of the ambassadors’ induction programme, designed to acquaint them with the strategic importance of the FCT in the nation’s foreign relations architecture.

He described Abuja as the country’s administrative and diplomatic hub, noting that its development plays a critical role in shaping international perceptions of Nigeria.

Ahmed also called for closer collaboration between Nigeria’s foreign missions and the FCT Administration to advance investment promotion, cultural exchange, and urban development initiatives.