President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of land in Abuja to ambassadors and high commissioners-designate.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving the envoys during a courtesy visit led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Ahmed, at his residence in Abuja.
Wike said the land allocation reflects the administration’s commitment to deepening diplomatic engagement and enhancing Nigeria’s global presence.
He urged the envoys to complement the initiative by attracting foreign investment, stressing that their roles are critical to advancing Nigeria’s economic diplomacy agenda.
“You are the mirror of this country. The way the world sees you is the way it will see Nigeria,” the minister said.
He noted that the President’s international engagements are geared towards boosting investor confidence, adding that diplomats must reinforce such efforts by projecting Nigeria as a viable investment destination.
“Mr President has travelled extensively to attract investment. It is now your responsibility to reinforce that effort by building confidence in Nigeria as a viable destination for investment,” he said.
Wike also dismissed concerns about Nigeria’s political direction, insisting that the country remains a multi-party democracy.
“Nigeria remains a multi-party democracy. There is no plan to turn the country into a one-party state. You must communicate this clearly wherever you serve,” he added.
Highlighting ongoing development in the Federal Capital Territory, Wike said the administration is expanding infrastructure across area councils to position Abuja as a modern global capital.
He further called on the envoys to attract investment into key sectors such as agriculture and waste management, noting that areas like Gwagwalada and Kwali have significant untapped potential.
“There is enormous agricultural potential in areas like Gwagwalada and Kwali, but investment is still limited. We need your support to attract investors and unlock these opportunities,” he said.
