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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on Friday officially assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs following her elevation by President Bola Tinubu.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, was elevated after the resignation of former minister, Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down on March 30 to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the minister was received on arrival by senior directors of the ministry led by the Permanent Secretary, Dunoma Ahmed, alongside heads of agencies under the ministry.

The agencies represented included the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, the Technical Aid Corps, the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa, and the Foreign Service Academy.

Welcoming the minister, Ahmed described her appointment as a reflection of her dedication and professionalism, expressing confidence in her ability to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and international partnerships.

He also assured her of the ministry’s support in advancing the Federal Government’s foreign policy priorities, including the protection of Nigerians abroad, promotion of peace and security, and attraction of foreign investment.

Goodwill messages were also delivered by heads of agencies under the ministry and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to Economic Community of West African States, Olawale Emmanuel Awe.

In her remarks, Odumegwu-Ojukwu thanked the ministry’s staff for the reception and pledged to consolidate the achievements of the ministry under the Tinubu administration.

The statement noted that she “reaffirmed her commitment to sustaining and consolidating the achievements of the Ministry under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

The minister also stressed the need for professionalism, institutional efficiency, innovation and unity in addressing global challenges and advancing Nigeria’s interests internationally.

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https://punchng.com/odumegwu-ojukwu-assumes-office-as-foreign-affairs-minister/

LordIsaac:
I like that FFK is in her ministry. She'll regulate his fuse.

Willy2025:
They will still not be satisfied with this gigantic position despite giving Tinubu 0.5%. Tinubu is just giving them juicy appointments left and right. He will never behave like Buhari who famously referred to them as "dot in a circle".
Thank God, Tinubu boys have put the South East in the bag for 2027. This time around, we are going to give an APC senator from the East the position of Senate President in 2027 as it is very certain that APC will win at least 10 senates and four states for Tinubu

Thewrath:
So all the ambassadors and high commissioners including Reno and ffk will report directly to her!

Willy2025:
They will still not be satisfied with this gigantic position despite giving Tinubu 0.5%. Tinubu is just giving them juicy appointments left and right. He will never behave like Buhari who famously referred to them as "dot in a circle".
Thank God, Tinubu boys have put the South East in the bag for 2027. This time around, we are going to give an APC senator from the East the position of Senate President in 2027 as it is very certain that APC will win at least 10 senates and four states for Tinubu

BeginsAtHome:
In as much as a would love to appreciate the president for elevating her as against bringing in a new minister (mostly Yoruba) to replace the now resigned Tuggar, I sincerely believe that Tinubu's scorecard from the South East and South South in the forthcoming presidential elections will be worse than 2023 (though it is estimated that fewer voters will turn out to vote).

Let it not be mistaken, the City Boy Movement in those places (SS/SE) are nothing but cash cows for the ogas at the helm in those regions.

Having said that, the Tinubu I know will not lose the 2027 general elections. If push comes to shove, baba go scatter everything.

Like it is said, 4×4 = 8

If it is good for a failure like Buhari with no single economic reform in 8yrs to rule that long, I do not see a crime in Asiwaju doing same even with the painful but necessary and shabbily implemented economic reforms of his.

For the records, I'm an Obi supporter, voted for him in 2023 and will do same again in 2027.

Let Nigeria win in the end.

Amen.

BeginsAtHome:
In as much as a would love to appreciate the president for elevating her as against bringing in a new minister (mostly Yoruba) to replace the now resigned Tuggar, I sincerely believe that Tinubu's scorecard from the South East and South South in the forthcoming presidential elections will be worse than 2023 (though it is estimated that fewer voters will turn out to vote).

Let it not be mistaken, the City Boy Movement in those places (SS/SE) are nothing but cash cows for the ogas at the helm in those regions.

Having said that, the Tinubu I know will not lose the 2027 general elections. If push comes to shove, baba go scatter everything.

Like it is said, 4×4 = 8

If it is good for a failure like Buhari with no single economic reform in 8yrs to rule that long, I do not see a crime in Asiwaju doing same even with the painful but necessary and shabbily implemented economic reforms of his.

For the records, I'm an Obi supporter, voted for him in 2023 and will do same again in 2027.

Let Nigeria win in the end.

Amen.

Northsouth:
Minister of state for foreign affairs
Minister of foreign affairs
That country Nigeria is a very wrong country
I know some so called elite here self will still come to defend irrationally
But it's irrelevant
No be we start all these modern civilization
Na we just dey modify nonsense

Abeg wetin be d meaning of the two ministries now for God's sake

Abi na two foreigns dey again for dictionary

Dem just dey find ways to put people and pride in high places just to create an office

tunjijones:
Must you attach SS to your cry?

Attaché by force.

DomPerignon:
Remove SS from your rants.

Daddyk87:
Ffk go easily knacki knacker back to back

LordIsaac:
I like that FFK is in her ministry. She'll regulate his fuse.

ibedun:
When Ojukwu the incompetent war lord kpeme for hospital, stroked out, Bianca was nowhere to be found.

Turned out she was eating FFK’s gbola 🤬🤣

Where is Mazi Sokoto’s wife?………..🤨🤔

BeginsAtHome:
In as much as a would love to appreciate the president for elevating her as against bringing in a new minister (mostly Yoruba) to replace the now resigned Tuggar, I sincerely believe that Tinubu's scorecard from the South East and South South in the forthcoming presidential elections will be worse than 2023 (though it is estimated that fewer voters will turn out to vote).

Let it not be mistaken, the City Boy Movement in those places (SS/SE) are nothing but cash cows for the ogas at the helm in those regions.

Having said that, the Tinubu I know will not lose the 2027 general elections. If push comes to shove, baba go scatter everything.

Like it is said, 4×4 = 8

If it is good for a failure like Buhari with no single economic reform in 8yrs to rule that long, I do not see a crime in Asiwaju doing same even with the painful but necessary and shabbily implemented economic reforms of his.

For the records, I'm an Obi supporter, voted for him in 2023 and will do same again in 2027.

Let Nigeria win in the end.

Amen.