Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, has led a delegation of Nnewi elders to pay a courtesy visit to Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, in appreciation of his support during her appointment.
The visit took place on Sunday afternoon at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia. According to Governor Soludo, the delegation came to express their gratitude for the role he played in Bianca’s nomination and confirmation as a minister under President Bola Tinubu’s *Renewed Hope* administration.
Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the founding leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), was recently appointed as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Her appointment has been widely seen as a unifying gesture across party lines.
In a social media post, Governor Soludo described the visit as warm and encouraging. He noted that Bianca has settled well into her new role and praised her competence.
“Yesterday, I received a courtesy visit from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, accompanied by respected Nnewi indigenes,” Soludo wrote.
“They came to express their gratitude for my continued support, particularly during her nomination as Minister in the Renewed Hope administration. I am delighted to see her thrive in this role.”
Governor Soludo also commended President Tinubu for putting national unity above politics in choosing Mrs Ojukwu for the role.
“Her appointment is a testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to a unified Nigeria, where merit and capability transcend party lines,” he said. “She is a round peg in a round hole, and I am confident she will make a significant impact.”
Bianca Ojukwu, a former ambassador to Spain and a long-time voice in diplomacy and national affairs, is expected to play a strong role in shaping Nigeria’s foreign policy as Minister of State.
The visit further highlights the close ties between Anambra leadership and national politics, as well as the continued influence of the Ojukwu legacy in southeastern Nigeria.
