Ohanaeze celebrates Bianca Ojukwu at 58

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has felicitated with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on the occasion of her 58th birthday, hailing her outstanding service to Nigeria.

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation said this in a birthday message issued by its Global Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu.

In the message on Wednesday, Chukwu lauded the minister’s distinguished career and contributions to national development and diplomacy.

He noted that Odumegwu-Ojukwu had consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and patriotism throughout her career, having served as a lawyer, diplomat, and former ambassador before her current appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

He highlighted her achievements as a former Miss Nigeria, Miss Africa, and Miss Intercontinental, describing her career trajectory as an inspiration to Ndigbo, Nigerian women, and the younger generation.

According to him, Odumegwu-Ojukwu has remained committed to promoting Nigeria’s interests on the global stage through dedicated and exemplary public service.

He said: “Her remarkable journey remains a source of pride and inspiration to Ndigbo, Nigerian women and the younger generation.”

Chukwu wished the minister many more years of fruitful service, divine grace, enduring fulfilment, and greater accomplishments as she continues to uphold the ideals of integrity, diplomacy, and national development.

The publicity secretary expressed confidence that she would continue to make significant contributions to Nigeria’s foreign policy and international relations.

He quoted the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator Azuta Mbata, as describing her as an embodiment of the values for which the Igbo nation was renowned.

Mbata said: “She embodies the resilience, dignity, brilliance and excellence for which the Igbo nation is renowned.

“As she celebrates her 58th birthday, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide rejoices with her and prays that Almighty God will continue to grant her wisdom, sound health, and greater strength to serve Nigeria and humanity with distinction.”

𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖/𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖