Tinubu Appoints Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Foreign Minister After Tuggar’s 2027 Bid

President Bola Tinubu named Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs after Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar stepped down to pursue the 2027 presidency. Tinubu also nominated Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, awaiting Senate approval.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Yusuf Tuggar resigned his post to focus on a presidential campaign slated for 2027.

Tinubu’s appointment of Odumegwu-Ojukwu fills the vacancy left by Tuggar. The president nominated Sola Enikanolaiye, a career diplomat with over three decades of service, to the minister of state role. Enikanolaiye’s nomination requires Senate confirmation before he can assume office.

These changes signal Tinubu’s effort to reshape Nigeria’s foreign policy team amid electoral politics. Observers will watch how the new ministers influence economic diplomacy and regional partnerships. The Senate’s decision on Enikanolaiye and Tuggar’s campaign trajectory will shape the ministry’s direction moving forward.