Former Nigerian Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa.
The announcement marks a significant political comeback for the outspoken former minister, who has remained a prominent and often controversial voice in Nigeria’s political landscape.
While official government confirmation is still being awaited, the development is expected to draw attention within diplomatic and political circles, given Fani-Kayode’s long-standing involvement in national affairs and public commentary.
If confirmed, the appointment would place him at the centre of Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement with South Africa, one of Africa’s most strategically important bilateral relationships, often shaped by trade, migration and regional security concerns.
