During a ministerial screening on Wednesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio cautioned Senator Osita Ngwu for commenting on the beauty of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu while addressing her on the Senate floor.
Bianca, along with six other ministerial nominees, presented her credentials to the Senate and responded to questions as part of her screening for the role of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
When Akpabio invited senators to pose questions, Ngwu, representing Enugu West District in the 10th National Assembly, began by complimenting Bianca’s appearance, prompting a reprimand from the Senate President.
“Mr President, the beautiful nominee standing before us,” the lawmaker said.
“Restrict yourself to the resume. Forget this word beautiful,” Akpabio interjected jocularly. “She didn’t put in the VC that she is beautiful.”
The exchange between Senators Ngwu and Akpabio sparked laughter among their colleagues. Ngwu then praised the nominee’s impressive background and qualifications.
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South District, affirmed Bianca’s competence and potential to excel in the role, commending President Bola Tinubu for appointing the “mother” of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as a minister.
“By bringing an APGA figure into the ministerial cabinet, the President has already initiated a unity government and national integration,” Abaribe remarked.
Following this, the nominee was asked to take a bow.
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is a distinguished diplomat, lawyer, businesswoman, and former beauty pageant winner.
In 2011, then-President Goodluck Jonathan appointed her as Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs, after which she served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana and later to the Kingdom of Spain.
She also represents Nigeria at the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
Widow of the late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Bianca has earned multiple international pageant titles.
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