Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has advised Nigeria’s ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, to stop making statements that could cause ethnic tension and instead promote national unity.
According to the Nigerian Tribune, the advice was given on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Senator Kalu’s residence after Omokri was confirmed by the National Assembly as an ambassador.
Omokri was among the 65 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and approved by the lawmakers.
In a video shared on his official Facebook page, the former Abia State governor warned Omokri against attacking the Igbo people, describing them as an important part of Nigeria’s unity.
He said, “Don’t attack the Igbos again. They are your friends; we are the salt of this nation.”
Senator Kalu said the Igbo people are friendly to all ethnic groups and only react when they are unfairly targeted. He urged Omokri to now speak as a Nigerian diplomat and promote peace rather than division.
He also noted that Igbo people live peacefully across Nigeria, including in Delta State, Omokri’s home state, adding that such coexistence has always been part of the country’s history.
The senator encouraged Omokri to use his new position to promote togetherness, saying this aligns with President Tinubu’s approach of building bridges across ethnic and regional lines.
Kalu also reminded Omokri of the need to respect party leadership and remain loyal to party values while carrying out his official duties.
In his response, Reno Omokri thanked Senator Kalu for the advice and described him as a true patriot. He praised the senator as someone who believes strongly in Nigeria and does not promote tribal, ethnic, or religious divisions.
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