A wave of online debate has trailed a new call by Ondo North Senatorial Aspirant, Chief DK Olumofin III, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint a new class of young, elite Nigerian women; including Florence Otedola (DJ Cuppy), Zahra Buhari-Indimi, and Regina Daniels as ambassadors to top countries such as the US, UK, and Canada.
In an open letter addressed to the President, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Bianca Ojukwu, Chief Olumofin argued that it is time to move away from “recycled political loyalists and older generation politicians” dominating ambassadorial appointments.
According to him, these new-generation women possess the intellect, global awareness, and youthful energy needed to reposition Nigeria’s image on the international stage.
Among his proposed names, one that has sparked the most conversation is DJ Cuppy, who he described as “the biggest female voice and influence on Nigerian social media.”
A graduate of Oxford University and daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy has consistently used her platform to promote youth empowerment, philanthropy, and cultural diplomacy.
Chief Olumofin recommended her as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Switzerland, citing her global access and visible presence at major international events, including those hosted by the British royal family.
His letter also included other high-profile women like Zahra Buhari, Layal Tinubu, and Regina Daniels, among others, all seen as symbols of a modern, educated, and globally connected Nigeria.
However, the proposal has drawn mixed reactions online.
@lord_sam17 wrote, “So ordinary Nigerians can’t fill in? Must it always be children of the elites?” @r.e.a.l_balor commented, “Lol, make una kuku change the name Nigeria to una family name nah.”
While @pst.olaministries supported the idea, saying, “This is a great idea, they just need the right people beside them to help. Nigeria needs these young vibrant faces. The new Nigeria is possible.”
The conversation continues to spark questions about inclusivity, merit, and the changing face of Nigerian diplomacy, with DJ Cuppy once again finding herself at the center of a national debate about youth, power, and global representation.
