Bianca Ojukwu ‘truly honoured’ by Tinubu’s bold foreign minister pick


Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has thanked President Bola Tinubu for appointing her as Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, calling it a profound vote of confidence.

The announcement came Wednesday, April 29, 2026, elevating her from her prior role as minister of state for foreign affairs to replace Yusuf Tuggar.

In a statement, she expressed deep gratitude: “I’m truly honoured” to take on the role, adding, “I am truly humbled by your trust and confidence in my abilities.”

Odumegwu-Ojukwu vowed to advance the administration’s “4D Foreign Policy Priorities” under the Renewed Hope Agenda, alongside citizen diplomacy efforts. 

“I look forward to contributing even more to the continued success of the 4D Foreign Policy Priorities of the Renewed Hope Agenda, our citizen diplomacy imperatives,” she said.

She also recommitted to safeguarding and promoting Nigeria’s global interests.

With a stellar diplomatic resume, including ambassadorships to Spain and Ghana—Odumegwu-Ojukwu is poised to lead with expertise.
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