FG confirms Nigerian embassies are struggling with unpaid rent, salary arrears, others

FG Reveals Nigerian Embassies Grappling with Unpaid Rent, Salary Arrears, and More


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Financial Strains Impacting Nigerian Diplomatic Missions Overseas

On September 1, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs publicly acknowledged that numerous Nigerian embassies and consulates worldwide are currently grappling with significant financial difficulties. According to spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, these diplomatic outposts are burdened by outstanding rental payments, delayed salaries for locally employed staff, and other pressing fiscal liabilities that hinder their day-to-day operations.

These monetary challenges have raised concerns about the ability of Nigeria’s foreign missions to effectively fulfill their diplomatic and consular responsibilities. The accumulation of unpaid rent and salary arrears not only affects staff morale but also threatens the maintenance of essential services provided to Nigerian citizens abroad.

Recent data indicates that this issue is not isolated; similar financial constraints have been reported in other countries’ diplomatic services, reflecting a broader trend of budgetary pressures in global diplomacy. For instance, in 2024, several embassies worldwide faced operational cutbacks due to funding shortages, underscoring the critical need for sustainable financial planning in foreign affairs.

To address these challenges, the Ministry is reportedly exploring strategic measures to stabilize funding streams and improve financial management across its missions. This includes potential renegotiations of lease agreements and prioritizing timely payment of staff wages to ensure uninterrupted diplomatic functions.

As Nigeria continues to expand its international presence, resolving these fiscal issues is vital to maintaining its global diplomatic influence and safeguarding the welfare of its overseas personnel.

Source: Nairametrics


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