Foreign Minister of Nigeria
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The Nigeria
n foreign ministry is a statutory body created to handle the external push of Nigeria's domestic vision and ideals; it is headed by the Foreign Minister of Nigeria. As of late its mission has geared towards increasing awareness about Nigeria's economic potential. It is part of the government's executive branch.
From 1961 to 1965, Jaja Wachuku
was the First substantive Nigerian Minister
of Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth
Relations, later called External Affairs. Before Wachuku's tenure, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the then Prime Minister, doubled as Foreign Affairs advocate of Nigeria from 1960 to 1961 when his government created an official Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations ministerial position in favour of Mr. Wachuku as pioneer Minister.
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n foreign ministry is a statutory body created to handle the external push of Nigeria's domestic vision and ideals; it is headed by the Foreign Minister of Nigeria. As of late its mission has geared towards increasing awareness about Nigeria's economic potential. It is part of the government's executive branch.
From 1961 to 1965, Jaja Wachuku
Jaja Wachuku
Jaja Anucha Wachuku , a Royal Prince of Ngwaland, "descendant of 20 generations of African chiefs in the Ibo country of Eastern Nigeria" - was a Pan-Africanist; and a globally distinguished Nigerian statesman, lawyer, politician, diplomat and humanitarian...
was the First substantive Nigerian Minister
Minister (government)
A minister is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. Senior ministers are members of the cabinet....
of Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states...
Relations, later called External Affairs. Before Wachuku's tenure, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the then Prime Minister, doubled as Foreign Affairs advocate of Nigeria from 1960 to 1961 when his government created an official Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations ministerial position in favour of Mr. Wachuku as pioneer Minister.
List of Ministers
- Jaja WachukuJaja WachukuJaja Anucha Wachuku , a Royal Prince of Ngwaland, "descendant of 20 generations of African chiefs in the Ibo country of Eastern Nigeria" - was a Pan-Africanist; and a globally distinguished Nigerian statesman, lawyer, politician, diplomat and humanitarian...
(1961–1965) - Nuhu BamalliNuhu Bamalli-Sources:*...
(1965–1966) - Yakubu GowonYakubu GowonGeneral Yakubu "Jack" Dan-Yumma Gowon was the head of state of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. He took power after one military coup d'etat and was overthrown in another...
(1966–1967) - Arikpo OkoiArikpo OkoiArikpo Okoi served as foreign minister of Nigeria.-External links:...
(1967–1975) - Joseph Nanven GarbaJoseph Nanven GarbaMajor General Joseph Nanven Garba was a Nigerian general, diplomat, and politician who served as president of the United Nations General Assembly from 1989 to 1990.-Early military career:...
(1975–1978) - Henry AdefopeHenry AdefopeHenry Adefope was a foreign minister of Nigeria, and is an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee.He was educated at Glasgow University, graduating in general medicine in 1952. He worked as a doctor from 1953 to 1963, and was then commissioned in the Nigerian Army in 1963...
(1978–1979) - Ishaya AuduIshaya AuduIshaya Sha'aibu Audu was a Nigerian doctor, professor, and politician. A Hausa Christian, he served as Minister of External Affairs from 1979 to 1983 under Shehu Shagari....
(1979–1983) - Emeka AnyaokuEmeka AnyaokuEmeka Anyaoku, GCVO, CON was the third Commonwealth Secretary-General. He is a Nigerian of Igbo descent.-Education:Born in Obosi, he attended the University College of Ibadan, then a college of the University of London, from which he obtained an honours degree in Classics.-Political career:In...
(1983-1983) - Ibrahim GambariIbrahim GambariIbrahim Agboola Gambari, CFR is a Nigerian scholar and diplomat. He was Minister for External Affairs between 1984 and 1985...
(1984–1985) - Bolaji AkinyemiBolaji AkinyemiAkinwande Bolaji Akinyemi is a Nigerian professor of political science who was his country's External Affairs Minister from 1985 to late 1987. He is chairman of the National Think Tank.-Early life, academic career, and personal life:...
(1985–1987) - Ike NwachukwuIke NwachukwuIke Omar Sanda Nwachukwu is a retired Army officer and Nigerian politician who, among other positions, has served as Foreign Minister of Nigeria twice and as a Senator in the National Assembly delegation from Abia State....
(1987–1989) - Rilwan Lukman (1989–1990)
- Ike NwachukwuIke NwachukwuIke Omar Sanda Nwachukwu is a retired Army officer and Nigerian politician who, among other positions, has served as Foreign Minister of Nigeria twice and as a Senator in the National Assembly delegation from Abia State....
(1990–1993) - Matthew MbuMatthew MbuMatthew Tawo Mbu is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, diplomat, and a permanent fixture in Nigerian political affairs for more than fifty years...
(1993-1993) - Babagana Kingibe (1993–1995)
- Tom IkimiTom IkimiTom Omoghegbe Ikimi is a Nigerian diplomat. He served as Foreign Minister from 1995 to 1998 in the military government of Sani Abacha. He was replaced soon after Abacha's death.-External links:*...
(1995–1998) - Ignatius OlisemekaIgnatius OlisemekaIgnatius Olisemeka served as foreign minister of Nigeria.-References:...
(1998–1999) - Sule LamidoSule LamidoSule Lamido served as Foreign minister of Nigeria from 1999 to 2003.He was elected governor of Jigawa State in April 2007.He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party .He ran successfully for reelection on 26 April 2011....
(1999–2003) - Oluyemi AdenijiOluyemi AdenijiAmbassador Oluyemi Adeniji is a Nigerian career diplomat and politician who was the Special Representative of the General Secretary with the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone from November 19, 1999 to July 16, 2003...
(2003–2006) - Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaNgozi Okonjo-IwealaNgozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed in July 2011 as Nigeria's “de facto prime minister” and the new Minister of Finance for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Prior to this appointment, she was the Managing Director of World Bank and has also held the position of a Finance Minister and Foreign...
(2006-2006) - Joy OgwuJoy OgwuJoy Uche Angela Ogwu is a former Foreign Minister of Nigeria and has been the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York since 2008. She was the second woman to hold the post in the history of Nigeria. Prior to her ministerial career, Dr...
(2006–2007) - Ojo MaduekweOjo MaduekweChief Ojo Maduekwe was appointed Foreign Minister of Nigeria on July 26, 2007 by President Umaru Yar'Adua.He left office in March 2010 when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet....
(2007–2010) - Martin Ihoeghian UhomoibhiMartin Ihoeghian UhomoibhiMartin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi is a Nigerian diplomat. He is best known as the former President of the United Nations Human Rights Council. Uhomoibhi's term as President was from 19 June 2008 to 18 June 2009. - Personal Details :...
(acting) (2010) - Henry Odein AjumogobiaHenry Odein AjumogobiaHenry Odein Ajumogobia was appointed Nigerian minister of Foreign Affairs on 6 April 2010, when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan announced his new cabinet....
(2010–2011) - Olugbenga Ashiru (2011–present)