Reno Omokri reacts to ambassadorial posting to Mexico

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his appointment and posting as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico.

In a statement made available on his verified X account on Friday, following the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to various countries, Omokri described the appointment as an honour and pledged loyalty to Nigeria and the country’s constitution, while reaffirming his commitment to serve.

“I sincerely thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, for my ambassadorial posting. This is a man with a heart of gold, and as I have previously said, the President is a most Christlike individual, with the capacity to forgive and forbear. Nigeria could not have had a better leader for the present time and for the next five years, by the grace of God.

“I accept this appointment and posting to the glory of God and for the betterment of Nigeria, even as I pledge my unalloyed loyalty to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the custodian of the Constitution and the Head of State of Nigeria.”

He also expressed appreciation to members of his family for their support and influence in his life.

“I once again thank my foster parents, Esijolomi and Omerewumi, who moulded me, as a piece of clay they received from God, into what I am today.

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“Other than God, NO OTHER HUMAN BEINGS have been more responsible for making me into what I am today than these two angels, who in my mother tongue are referred to as my Olayemi.

“I thank my biological parents, both of whom are now deceased, Bemigho and Ochuko, through whom I came into this world. Even in death, I love you both.

“I thank my wife, Hana, who has filled me with such peace of mind since I met her and has been an encourager and nurturer.”

Omokri further acknowledged the role of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, whom he described as a close friend and supporter.

“May God bless my friend who sticks closer than a brother, Malam Nuhu Ribadu. Although I have said this publicly before, let me repeat it today. This is not hyperbole to me. If it were possible for all the goodness on Earth to be domiciled in a single human being, that person would be Malam.

“He is blind to religion, region, communion and ethnicity—a credit to Nigeria and humanity. Through him, God made it possible for me to be a Presidential spokesman. And today, without saying much, what I have left unsaid says it all.”

Speaking on the timing of the appointment, Omokri said it coincides with his planned climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, where he intends to hoist Nigeria’s flag.

“It is most fitting that this posting to the United Mexican States comes as I begin the six-day climb to Mount Kilimanjaro to hoist Nigeria’s flag on the summit of Africa’s highest mountain.”

He also praised the Tinubu administration, saying the country is experiencing progress and improved global recognition.

“As I take each step, I am reminded of how God, in His infinite mercies, has used President Bola Tinubu to reposition Nigeria for greatness, such that in 2025, as recently revealed by both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, Nigeria, a country with just 2% of the world’s population, was the sixth greatest contributor to global GDP.

“Nigeria is rising under the present administration, as demonstrated by the hosting of the largest single tourist event in Africa in 2025, Detty December, which attracted 1.2 million tourists to Nigeria in December 2025 alone, without a single death, robbery, or domestic incident.

“A sign that, though we may have localised challenges, Nigeria is a safe and secure destination for your holiday and investments, as well as a politically stable nation, and the only country in Africa where five former Presidents and Heads of State dwell in peace within the country with the incumbent President.”

He pledged renewed dedication to the country and its global representation.

“I devote my life again and afresh to Nigeria to be faithful, loyal, and honest and to serve and market Nigeria to the best of my ability, so help me God.”