Foreign Minister of Nigeria
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The Nigerian 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.
[edit] List of Ministers
- Tafawa Balewa (1960-1961)
- Jaja Wachuku (1961-1965)
- Nuhu Bamalli (1965-1966)
- Yakubu Gowon (1966-1967)
- Arikpo Okoi (1967-1975)
- Joseph Nanven Garba (1975-1978)
- Henry Adefope (1978-1979)
- Ishaya Audu (1979-1983)
- Emeka Anyaoku (1983-1983)
- Ibrahim Gambari (1984-1985)
- Bolaji Akinyemi (1985-1987)
- Ike Nwachukwu (1987-1989)
- Rilwan Lukman (1989-1990)
- Ike Nwachukwu (1990-1993)
- Matthew Mbu (1993-1993)
- Babagana Kingibe (1993-1995)
- Tom Ikimi (1995-1998)
- Ignatius Olisemeka (1998-1999)
- Sule Lamido (1999-2003)
- Oluyemi Adeniji (2003-2006)
- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (2006-2006)
- Joy Ogwu (2006-2007)
- Ojo Maduekwe (2007-present)
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