Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
NigeriapoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is a Nigerian diplomat and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. She has been actively involved in advocating for the rights and humane treatment of Nigerians facing deportation from the United States, emphasizing the emotional and economic impact on detainees and their families.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, is included in the delegation.
Tinubu names Gbajabiamila to lead Nigeria-Canada conferenceNigeria· 2026-08-07
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria who was involved in discussions on bilateral cooperation.
À Addis-Abeba, la Tunisie réaffirme son soutien à la réforme de la Commission de l’Union africaine
Tunisia· 2026-07-28
Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, advised that it was not the appropriate time for the President to receive the envoy.
Minister Meets S'African Envoy After Tinubu SnubNigeria· 2026-07-28
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was elevated to the substantive ministerial position following the exit of Yusuf Tuggar.
Tinubu Declines Meeting With S'African Envoy Amid AttacksNigeria· 2026-07-27
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu welcomed what she described as the positive momentum in Nigeria-EU relations.
EU unveils €70m security, agriculture support for NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-23
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
TIC, santé, tourisme médical, industries : la Tunisie et le Nigeria élargissent leur coopérationTunisia· 2026-07-10
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is the Minister of Foreign Affairs who expressed concern for the safety of Nigerians in South Africa.
FG Extends Evacuation of Nigerians from South AfricaNigeria· 2026-07-07
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed deep concern for the safety of Nigerians in South Africa amid ongoing xenophobic attacks.
FG urges evacuation amid attacksNigeria· 2026-07-06
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said Nigeria’s Catholic footprint made the bilateral relationship one of substance.
Vatican Envoy Hints at Pope Leo XIV's Nigeria VisitNigeria· 2026-07-05
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, emphasized Nigeria's significant Catholic presence during the meeting.
Pope Leo XIV may visit Nigeria, Vatican diplomat hintsNigeria· 2026-07-04
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who briefed State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also rejected outright claims by some South African authorities that the Nigerians under attack were illegal migrants.
South African investors pour nearly $1bn into NigeriaNigeria· 2026-07-03
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, is a member of the delegation.
Tinubu sends delegation to Jesse Jackson’s funeralNigeria· 2026-03-04
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, disclosed the incident involving the Nigerian tugboat.
One dead as Nigerian tugboat sinks in South AfricaNigeria· 2026-03-02
The position of President Tinubu was conveyed by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
Tinubu Urges Reactivation of West Africa Standby ForceNigeria· 2026-01-31Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu led the delegation of Special Envoys to deliver invitations to Heads of State.
Tinubu to champion integration at W’Africa economic summitNigeria· 2025-06-21
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, is included in President Tinubu’s entourage.
Tinubu to join world leaders at Pope’s inaugurationNigeria· 2025-05-16
Also on the delegation is the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.
Tinubu to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration in RomeNigeria· 2025-05-15
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, rightly called it modern slavery.
Stop the ‘Yahoo’ traffic to GhanaNigeria· 2025-05-14
The President, represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, received the award as special guest of honour.
Tinubu bags lifetime African achievement award in GhanaNigeria· 2025-05-12
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, called on the United States to ensure a humane deportation process for Nigerians.
US deported 900 Nigerians in six years — ReportNigeria· 2025-04-27
Other members of the delegation include the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu.
Akpabio, others arrive Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeralNigeria· 2025-04-25
The delegation also includes the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu.
Akpabio leads Nigerian delegation to Pope Francis’ funeralNigeria· 2025-04-25Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs who emphasized the emotional and financial strain of deportations on Nigerians.
Overstaying visas attracts permanent ban, US warns NigeriansNigeria· 2025-03-25
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu raised concerns about the humane deportation process for Nigerians during a meeting with US Ambassador Richard Mills Jr.
FG urges US to ensure humane deportation of NigeriansNigeria· 2025-02-16