NTAC DG,Buba Yakub,Felicitates Foreign Affairs Minister, Odumegwu-Ojukwu,on Her Birthday
NTAC DG,Buba Yakub,Felicitates Foreign Affairs Minister, Odumegwu-Ojukwu,on Her Birthday
NTAC DG,Buba Yakub,Felicitates Foreign Affairs Minister, Odumegwu-Ojukwu,on Her Birthday
*NTAC DG,Buba Yakub,Felicitates Foreign Affairs Minister, Odumegwu-Ojukwu,on Her Birthday*
*_Highlights Her Public Service Credentials as Exemplary_
The Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub, has lauded Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu for her sterling records in public service.
In a release to mark the 58th birthday anniversary of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, which was made available to media men in Abuja on Wednesday, Buba applauded the renowned diplomat,saying her numerous successes in diverse areas of life call for nothing but celebrations at all times.
The DG prayed God to grant the Honourable Minister many more years of grace,health,wisdom as well as the strength and divine guidance to continue to render selfless service to Nigeria.
The rest of the release read:
“I feel quite excited to convey to Your Excellency, Hon.Minister,my very warm felicitations on the occasion of your birthday. Without doubts,your life,your personality and the many successes that have defined your existence these past years call for nothing but celebrations at all times
“As you navigate yet another successful year in the race of life, I join your numerous well-wishers,colleagues and admirers across the world to wish you well and to inform that your best years still lie far ahead.
“For myself and my family, and on behalf of the Management and staff of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC),which by the grace of God and the kind magnanimity of our dear President I currently head, I heartily congratulate you on this joyous occasion of your 58th birthday.
“Your Excellency, it is public knowledge that your distinguished career in diplomacy, public service and national development continues to inspire confidence in Nigeria’s engagement with the international community. Since assuming office as Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, your commitment to advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives and strengthening our bilateral and multilateral partnerships has been remarkable.
“At the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, we remain profoundly grateful for your unwavering support and guidance, which have continued to strengthen our mandate of promoting South-South Cooperation and projecting Nigeria’s soft power through technical assistance to sister nations across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
“As you celebrate this special milestone,therefore, I pray that the Almighty God grant you many more years of sound health, wisdom, strength and divine guidance as you continue to render selfless service to our great nation.
“Happy 58th Birthday, Your Excellency. May your new year be filled with greater accomplishments, abundant blessings and lasting fulfilment,” the DG emphasized.
An Oxford University-trained Lawyer,former beauty queen and spouse to the late Igbo legendary leader, Ikemba Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu,Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was Nigeria’s Envoy to Spain in the Jonathan’s Presidency before returning with President Tinubu’s assumption of office to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Minister of State.It was from that position that she was subsequently appointed the substantive Minister following the resignation of Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar in May this year to run for the Bauchi State gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Elections.Amb.Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s short tenure in office has been associated with several gentle reforms and successes in the past few months.
*Nkem Anyata-Lafia*
Special Assistant to the NTAC DG ( Media and Publicity)
*August 5,2026*
