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International Law Association Urge President Tinubu to Appoint Ambassadors Amid Growing Global Trade Tensions

Vanessa April 8, 2025
ILA Calls on Tinubu to Appoint Skilled Diplomats for Global Trade

The International Law Association (ILA) has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in the appointment of ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions, urging President Bola Tinubu to take swift action.

The Role of International Law in Global Trade

During a press conference at the 8th annual ILA conference at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Nigerian Branch President, Professor Damilola Olawuyi, emphasized the urgency of filling these key diplomatic positions. The conference, themed “Fostering Trade and Investment Integration for Sustainable Development: The Role of International Law,” focused on how international law can facilitate the movement of goods and services across borders.

Urgency in Appointing Qualified Ambassadors

Professor Olawuyi stressed that skilled ambassadors, versed in international law and diplomacy, are crucial to safeguarding Nigeria’s economic interests, particularly as global trade dynamics shift. Citing the recent trade tariff impositions by U.S. President Donald Trump, Olawuyi warned that Nigeria could suffer from the disruptions caused by such unilateral actions without proper diplomatic representation.

Nigeria’s Economic Resilience and Global Trade Diplomacy

The ILA has called on President Tinubu to urgently appoint qualified international law experts as ambassadors, especially to key international bodies like the World Trade Organization (WTO), UNESCO, and other United Nations agencies. This, they argue, is necessary to mitigate the potential impact of escalating trade tensions and ensure Nigeria’s economic resilience.

“The absence of ambassadors for nearly two years puts Nigeria at a disadvantage in responding to the evolving global trade landscape,” said Olawuyi. “We urge the President to prioritize merit and expertise in these appointments to ensure effective representation and the protection of Nigeria’s economic interests.”

Promoting Local Innovation and Trade Barriers

At the conference, Vice Chancellor of ABUAD, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, also called on the government to eliminate trade barriers and recognize innovations from Nigerian universities, such as ABUAD, which could meet global demand. Olarinde further urged the government to designate ABUAD’s Industrial Park as a free trade zone to foster local content development.

As international trade faces uncertainty, the pressure is mounting on the Nigerian government to strengthen its diplomatic efforts and ensure Nigeria is equipped to navigate these challenges.

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