President Tinubu Elevates Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister

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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu               Sola Enikanolaiye


President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, now assumes full leadership of the ministry as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements.

In the same development, the President nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly.

Until his nomination, Enikanolaiye served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations. 

He is a seasoned diplomat with over three decades of experience in Nigeria’s foreign service, having 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 President said the appointments are part of ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s foreign policy framework for greater efficiency, enhanced strategic engagement, and stronger global partnerships.

President Tinubu congratulated the appointees and urged them to work diligently in promoting Nigeria’s national interest, advancing economic diplomacy, strengthening regional stability, and safeguarding the welfare of Nigerians both at home and abroad.

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