Senate President Godswill Akpabio humorously reminded Senator Osita Ngwu to focus on qualifications instead of beauty during the screening of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu for the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
In a recent Senate session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio intervened to redirect the focus from physical appearance to qualifications during the screening of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the nominee for Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. When Senator Osita Ngwu began by complimenting Ojukwu’s beauty, Akpabio humorously reminded him to "restrict yourself to the resume," emphasizing that beauty was not part of her professional credentials.
This incident highlights ongoing discussions about the treatment of women in politics and the importance of recognizing their qualifications over superficial attributes. Following the interruption, Ojukwu provided insights into her experiences as Nigeria’s former ambassador to Spain, where she revealed that she had spent a year living in a hotel due to the deplorable condition of the Nigerian mission building. She emphasized her commitment to improving Nigeria’s diplomatic facilities abroad, stating, “My records speak for me.”
