BIANCA ODUMEGWU-OJUKWU ASSUMES OFFICE AS NIGERIA’S FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has officially assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs following her elevation by President Bola Tinubu.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, was elevated after the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down on March 30 to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to a statement issued in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the minister was received on arrival by senior directors of the ministry led by the Permanent Secretary, Dunoma Ahmed, alongside heads of agencies under the ministry.
The agencies represented at the reception included the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, the Technical Aid Corps, the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa, and the Foreign Service Academy.
Welcoming the minister, Ahmed described her appointment as a reflection of her dedication and professionalism, expressing confidence in her ability to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and international partnerships.
He also assured her of the ministry’s support in advancing the Federal Government’s foreign policy priorities, including the protection of Nigerians abroad, promotion of peace and security, and attraction of foreign investment.
Goodwill messages were equally delivered by heads of agencies under the ministry and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the Economic Community of West African States, Olawale Emmanuel Awe.
In her remarks, Odumegwu-Ojukwu thanked members of staff of the ministry for the warm reception and pledged to consolidate the achievements recorded under the administration of President Tinubu.
The statement noted that she reaffirmed her commitment to sustaining and consolidating the ministry’s achievements while advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives on the global stage.
The minister also stressed the importance of professionalism, institutional efficiency, innovation and unity in addressing emerging global challenges and promoting Nigeria’s interests internationally.
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