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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The announcement was contained in a State House press release issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, is expected to take over the leadership of Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements at a critical time in the country’s international relations.
In the same development, President Tinubu nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Until his nomination, Enikanolaiye served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations.
A seasoned diplomat, Enikanolaiye brings over three decades of experience in Nigeria’s foreign service. He has held several strategic positions, including Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and has served in key diplomatic missions in Addis Ababa, Belgrade, Ottawa, London, and New Delhi.
According to the presidency, the appointments are part of ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s foreign policy framework for improved efficiency, enhanced strategic engagement, and stronger global partnerships.
President Tinubu congratulated the appointees and charged them to advance Nigeria’s national interest, strengthen economic diplomacy, promote regional stability, and protect the welfare of Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora.
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