President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu is not new to the role. She previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, a position that placed her at the heart of Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements.
At the same time, the president has nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, pending confirmation by the Senate.
Until this nomination, Enikanolaiye served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations.
A career diplomat, he brings decades of experience, including past roles as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and postings in key cities such as Addis Ababa, London, Ottawa, Belgrade and New Delhi.
According to the presidency, the appointments are part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s foreign policy and improve its global engagement.
Tinubu urged both appointees to focus on advancing Nigeria’s national interests, deepening economic diplomacy, and protecting the welfare of Nigerians at home and abroad.
The changes signal a reshuffle aimed at positioning the country more strategically on the international stage.
