The Excessive Fee of the Republic of Botswana in Nigeria has introduced the resignation of Mr. Ade Adefeko as Honorary Consul in Lagos.
The disclosure was contained in a press launch issued by the Excessive Fee in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
The resignation, efficient December 2025, was formally accepted by the Botswana Ministry of Worldwide Relations.
Based on the press launch, Mr. Adefeko submitted his resignation on November 26, 2025, citing “more and more demanding skilled commitments” that made it tough to dedicate the required time and a spotlight to consular duties.
His resignation was formalised by means of an official Letter of Termination issued by Minister of Worldwide Relations, Dr. Phenyo Butale, on December 24, 2025, in accordance with Article 25 of the Vienna Conference on Consular Relations.
“Mr Ade Adefeko has concluded his tenure as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Botswana in Lagos, Nigeria, following the acceptance of his resignation by the Botswana Ministry of Worldwide Relations.
“The resignation, submitted on November 26, 2025, grew to become efficient in December 2025,” the assertion learn in half.
The Excessive Fee added that honorary consuls are appointed by overseas governments to offer consular providers and promote bilateral relations in cities the place full diplomatic missions usually are not established. They sometimes serve on a voluntary or part-time foundation whereas sustaining their major skilled careers.
The assertion highlighted that in his tenure from 2020 to 2025, Mr. Adefeko facilitated consular providers and strengthened bilateral relations between Botswana and Nigeria.
It famous his gratitude for the chance to serve, describing it as an honour to contribute to the partnership between the 2 nations, and prolonged appreciation to President Duma Boko and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Botswana.
The press launch emphasised that Mr. Adefeko concluded his tenure cordially, providing to make sure a clean transition to his successor.
The Republic of Botswana has not but introduced who will assume the function of Honorary Consul in Lagos.
Mr. Adefeko’s resignation leaves a short lived hole in Botswana’s consular illustration in Lagos, the nation’s industrial hub.
As honorary consuls play a key function in facilitating commerce, cultural trade, and consular providers the place full diplomatic missions usually are not current, the place will have to be stuffed to make sure continuity.
His departure additionally marks the top of a five-year tenure that contributed to strengthening Botswana–Nigeria relations, highlighting the significance of appointing a successor who can proceed his work.
The resignation of Mr. Ade Adefeko happens amid ongoing diplomatic exercise in Nigeria. Lately, the Senate confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees, together with 34 profession and 30 non-career ambassadors, following a report by the Senate Committee on Overseas Affairs.
The confirmations, which adopted President Bola Tinubu’s request in December 2025, embrace notable figures similar to former governors, senators, and retired navy officers. These appointments sign Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its diplomatic illustration overseas and challenge the nation’s picture internationally.
Nairametrics beforehand reported that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, stated in 2024 that the nation didn’t appoint a brand new set of ambassadors to its missions that 12 months because of an absence of funds, making the present confirmations important.
Though part-time or voluntary, honorary consuls like Mr. Adefeko help ambassadors by facilitating commerce, cultural trade, and consular providers in key hubs like Lagos.
