-Nominates Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar.
Ambassador Tuggar stepped down from the position to pursue his political ambitions in the 2027 general elections.Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who previously served as Minister of State in the same ministry, takes over the substantive role.
In a related development, President Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye from Kogi State as the new Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the Senate.Until his nomination, Ambassador Enikanolaiye served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations.
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A veteran diplomat with over 30 years of experience in Nigeria’s foreign service, Enikanolaiye has held several key positions, including Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has also served in various diplomatic postings in Addis Ababa, Belgrade, Ottawa, London, and New Delhi.
According to a statement issued by the State House, the appointments form part of President Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s foreign policy architecture for greater efficiency, strategic engagement, and stronger global partnerships.
President Tinubu congratulated the appointees and charged 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 in the diaspora.
