Ohanaeze congratulates Bianca Ojukwu on appointment as Foreign Affairs Minister

The socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has congratulated Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu on her appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs by President Bola Tinubu.

In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, the group described the appointment as a recognition of her competence, diplomatic experience, and commitment to national service.

Ambassador Ojukwu has previously served as Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain and Ghana, as well as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, among other roles in public service and diplomacy.

The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator Azuta Mbata, said her appointment reflected confidence in her capacity to represent Nigeria effectively on the global stage, describing her as “a worthy ambassador of Igbo land and Nigeria”.

He added that the organisation was confident she would bring her wealth of experience, professionalism, and patriotism to bear in advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and strengthening international relations.

Ohanaeze also expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the appointment, saying it underscored trust in her ability to deliver in a critical national assignment.

The group wished her success in her new role.