Dare Babalola
Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting her with the role.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Odumegwu-Ojukwu described her appointment, announced on April 29, 2026, as a great honour, adding that she was humbled by the confidence reposed in her by the President.
“I am truly honoured to step into this new position and wish to express my most profound appreciation to His Excellency, the President. I am deeply humbled by your trust and confidence in my abilities,” she said.
The minister pledged to support the administration’s foreign policy direction, particularly the 4D Foreign Policy priorities under the Renewed Hope Agenda, as well as Nigeria’s citizen diplomacy objectives.
She also reaffirmed her commitment to promoting Nigeria’s interests on the global stage.
“I look forward to contributing to the continued success of our foreign policy priorities and reaffirm my unwavering commitment to advancing our national interests in the global arena,” she added.
