President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, according to a statement from the presidency. She replaces Yusuf Tuggar, who recently stepped down to contest the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election.
New Minister of State Appointed
In the same reshuffle, Sola Enikanolaiye has been named as the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the President's spokesperson.
Background on Bianca Ojukwu
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is a seasoned diplomat and former ambassador. She brings extensive experience in international relations to the role. Her appointment is seen as a move to strengthen Nigeria's foreign policy direction.
Further details on the transition are expected to be released in the coming days.
