TINUBU APPOINTS BIANCA ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU AS FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs.
She replaces Yusuf Tuggar, who recently stepped down to pursue the 2027 Bauchi governorship election.
The President also approved the appointment of Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs before her new elevation.
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Enikanolaiye, a native of Kogi State, had been serving as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations prior to his appointment.
He is a seasoned diplomat with more than 30 years of experience in Nigeria’s foreign service, having held senior roles including Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic postings in Addis Ababa, Belgrade, Ottawa, London, and New Delhi.
President Tinubu said the appointments are aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s foreign policy framework, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing international engagement.
He charged the new appointees to advance Nigeria’s national interests, promote economic diplomacy, strengthen regional stability, and ensure the welfare of Nigerians in the diaspora.
According to the statement, the reshuffle forms part of broader efforts to reposition Nigeria’s foreign policy structure for greater effectiveness and stronger global partnerships.
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