Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his “thoughtfulness” in appointing Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Spain and Wife of the Late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
In a press statement released on Friday, through his media adviser, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Governor Otti described the appointment as a significant indication of the President’s determination to “open new progressive frontiers” and ensure success in critical areas of governance.
Otti noted that with Ojukwu’s wealth of experience and dedication to public service, the appointment would strengthen Nigeria’s foreign policy and protect the interests of Nigerians abroad.
“Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu’s appointment isn’t just excellent and befitting, but one that will bring huge benefits to the nation, especially in the area of foreign policy and diplomatic relationships given her qualities, her experience, and her unblemished record of excellence in public service, which would serve as veritable tools in formulating Nigeria’s foreign policy and protecting her interests”. he added.
The Governor called on Ambassador Bianca, to use the platform provided by her new appointment to further deepen her contributions to nation building, assuring that the people of Abia State and all lovers of excellence would stand with her in solidarity to ensure that she succeeds.