BREAKING: Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Named Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has been named as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Tinubu.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue his 2027 political ambition.

 

Before her new appointment, Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

 

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.

 

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The Presidency also disclosed that President Tinubu nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to Senate confirmation.

 

According to the statement, Ambassador Enikanolaiye, who hails from Kogi State, previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations.

 

The statement described him as a seasoned diplomat with more than 30 years of experience in Nigeria’s foreign service.

 

“He has previously served as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and held key diplomatic postings in Addis Ababa, Belgrade, Ottawa, London, and New Delhi,” the statement noted.

 

The Presidency said the appointments are part of ongoing efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen Nigeria’s foreign policy framework, improve strategic international engagement, and deepen global partnerships.

 

President Tinubu congratulated the new appointees and urged them to promote Nigeria’s national interest, strengthen economic diplomacy, encourage regional stability, and protect the welfare of Nigerians both at home and abroad.