Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu resumes duties at foreign affairs ministry

Newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has officially assumed office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja following her appointment by President Bola Tinubu.

Her resumption was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said the appointment reflected the Federal Government’s confidence in her diplomatic experience and leadership capacity.

Speaking during the reception ceremony, the permanent secretary of the ministry, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, congratulated the minister and described her elevation as a recognition of her commitment and professionalism in national service.

Ahmed expressed confidence in her ability to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements and deepen bilateral and multilateral relations across the world, while assuring her of the ministry’s support in implementing the administration’s foreign policy objectives.

He added that the ministry remained committed to advancing Nigeria’s national interests, protecting citizens abroad, attracting foreign investment and promoting strategic international partnerships.

In her remarks, Odumegwu-Ojukwu thanked the management and staff of the ministry for the warm reception and pledged to consolidate on the achievements of the Tinubu administration in the foreign affairs sector.

She reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the implementation of Nigeria’s 4D Foreign Policy agenda centred on Democracy, Development, Diaspora and Demography, stressing the importance of professionalism, institutional efficiency and citizen diplomacy in addressing global challenges.

The minister also promised to prioritise staff welfare and collaborate closely with agencies under the ministry to enhance service delivery and ensure the protection of Nigerians abroad.