Nigeria, May 4 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has inducted the newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners-designate as part of efforts to prepare them for diplomatic postings.

The induction, according to the ministry, is aimed at strengthening the envoys' understanding of Nigeria's foreign policy direction and diplomatic practice.

In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said the induction ceremony was also intended to explain the foreign missions' administration, consular duties, and the government's expectations.

The newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the selection of the new appointees reflected President Bola Tinubu's confidence in them.

She urged the envoys to promote Nigeria's nat...