Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu
Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, appointed to the substantive position by President Bola Tinubu in April 2026. A seasoned lawyer, diplomat, businesswoman, and former beauty queen, she previously served as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and as Nigeria’s Ambassador to both Ghana and Spain, including as a representative to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With extensive experience in international diplomacy, diaspora affairs, and political dialogue, she now leads Nigeria’s foreign policy architecture, focusing on strategic global engagement and economic diplomacy.
Education
- LL.B, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992
- MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio, Madrid, Spain (2016) (Businessday NG)
- Diplomas in Human Rights and International Relations (Berg Institute, Madrid) and Dynamics of Conflict and Cooperation (University for Peace, Costa Rica) (Wikipedia
Professional Background
Diplomatic roles:
- Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs (2011) (Wikipedia)
- Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana (2012–2015) (Wikipedia)
- Ambassador to Spain, also serving as Permanent Representative to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) (Wikipedia)
Business:
- Managing Director, BiancaBlend Products Ltd (beauty products) (Okay.ng)
Charitable work:
- Founder, Hope House Trust (supports rehabilitation of juvenile offenders) (Okay.ng
- Chair, Contact Mobilization and Dialogue Committee, APGA (2017–2019) (Okay.ng)
- Secretary, Anambra State Truth, Justice, and Peace Commission (2022) (Okay.ng)
Other assignments:
- Member, national committees on economy, security, and transition (2022) (Okay.ng)