The ambassadorial appointment of Nimi Akinkugbe as Nigeria’s first female ambassador to Greece is a clear case of what a man can do; a woman can do better. Social media criticism greeted her ambassadorial nomination in 2020 due to her non-indigene status in Ondo State. However, a case was made for the ex-banker and finance expert, and she was appointed...
The recent ambassadorial nomination of Opunimi Akinkugbe by President Buhari is causing tension in the political space. This is because Mrs. Nimi Akinkugbe, an indigene of Abonnema local government area of Rivers State was listed as an ambassadorial nominee under Ondo State where her husband, Yinka Akinkugbe hails from. A renowned financial columnist and author, Akinkugbe boasts of over 23 years...