In a show of gratitude, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has expressed her appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for appointing her to his cabinet.<\/p>\n
Following her swearing-in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Bianca reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the government\u2019s foreign policy goals, highlighting how Tinubu\u2019s clear foreign policy direction provides a strong foundation for her role.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe President has made things easier by establishing a clear foreign policy direction,\u201d she said, acknowledging Tinubu\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n
Bianca also emphasized the potential of young Nigerians and the Nigerian Diaspora, which remits $22 billion annually, as key partners in advancing service delivery and strategic relationships with global financial institutions.<\/p>\n
Among the other newly appointed ministers sworn in were Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment; Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Trade and Investment; and Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad, Minister of State for Education, among others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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