President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar.
According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tuggar stepped down from his position to pursue political ambitions 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 the ministry as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements.
In a related development, President Tinubu has nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, subject to confirmation by the National Assembly.
Before his nomination, Enikanolaiye served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations. A career diplomat, he brings 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 for greater efficiency, strategic engagement, and stronger global partnerships.
He congratulated the appointees and urged them to work diligently in promoting Nigeria’s national interest, advancing economic diplomacy, fostering regional stability, and protecting the welfare of Nigerians both at home and abroad.
