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 political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, is expected to take over the leadership of Nigeria’s дипломатic engagements at a time the government is seeking to strengthen its global presence and partnerships.
In a related development, President Tinubu has nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as the new 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. A seasoned diplomat, he brings over three decades of experience in Nigeria’s foreign service, having held key positions including Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His diplomatic career has seen postings 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 greater efficiency, strategic engagement, and stronger global partnerships.
President Tinubu congratulated the appointees and urged them to remain committed to promoting Nigeria’s national interest, advancing economic diplomacy, fostering regional stability, and protecting the welfare of Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora.
