Senate President Godswill Akpabio admonished Senator Osita Ngwu for complimenting Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu’s beauty during her ministerial screening on October 30, 2024....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
Ojukwu, nominated for the position of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, was among seven nominees reviewed by the Senate.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!After Ojukwu presented her credentials, Ngwu, representing Enugu West, began his comments by praising her appearance. Akpabio quickly intervened, reminding Ngwu to focus on her qualifications, jokingly saying, “Restrict yourself to the resume.
Forget this word beautiful,” which elicited laughter from the other lawmakers.
Ngwu then redirected his remarks to Ojukwu’s extensive qualifications and professional background.
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe of Abia South highlighted Ojukwu’s competence, commending President Bola Tinubu for nominating her and noting that her appointment represents a step toward national unity by including a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is an accomplished diplomat, lawyer, and businesswoman, having served as Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs under former President Goodluck Jonathan and held ambassadorial roles in Ghana and Spain.
She is currently Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations World Tourism Organization and is also recognized for her success in international beauty pageants.
Following the discussion of her qualifications, Ojukwu was asked to take a bow, concluding her screening.
This exchange underscores the balance between personal compliments and professional assessments in political contexts, while also highlighting the competencies of women in leadership roles.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
