President Bola Tinubu has named Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new minister of foreign affairs, replacing Yusuf Tuggar who recently resigned to pursue the Bauchi governorship election in 2027. Sola Enikanolaiye has been appointed as the new minister of state. Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as minister of state for foreign affairs before her elevation. Enikanolaiye is a career diplomat with over three decades of service.
Key Points:
- Enikanolaiye served as senior special assistant to the president on foreign affairs.
- He has served as permanent secretary in the ministry and held diplomatic postings in Addis Ababa, Ottawa, London, and New Delhi.
- Tinubu said the appointments aim to strengthen Nigeria's foreign policy architecture.
- The president urged the appointees to promote Nigeria's national interest and economic diplomacy.
- They are also tasked with ensuring the welfare of Nigerians abroad.
The appointments are part of ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria's foreign policy for greater efficiency.
Sources: The Cable, Vanguard
