ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), Newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has pledged to advance Nigeria\u2019s \u201c4D Foreign Policy\u201d and strengthen citizen diplomacy, saying her role is to protect the nation\u2019s interests abroad and deepen engagement with Nigerians in the diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ojukwu, widow of the late Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, was named to the post by President Bola Tinubu following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. She previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and held ambassadorial postings in Spain and Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am truly honoured to step into this new role and express my profound appreciation to the President,\u201d Ojukwu said Friday. \u201cI look forward to contributing to the continued success of the 4D Foreign Policy priorities under the Renewed Hope Agenda and strengthening our citizen diplomacy efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 4D framework, democracy, development, diaspora, and defense, has been central to Tinubu\u2019s foreign policy vision. Analysts say Ojukwu\u2019s appointment signals continuity but also places emphasis on diaspora engagement, given her diplomatic background and symbolic stature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government officials framed the appointment as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria\u2019s global partnerships. Policy experts noted her tenure will be closely watched, particularly in navigating regional leadership in Africa, trade diplomacy, and multilateral relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On social media, many Nigerians welcomed her elevation, praising her experience and calling her a \u201cbridge between Nigeria and the world.\u201d Others urged her to prioritize diaspora welfare and push for stronger economic ties with Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The appointment comes amid heightened political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections, raising questions about how Nigeria\u2019s foreign policy will balance domestic pressures with international commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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