Geoffrey Onyeama

Geoffrey Onyeama
Geoffrey K. J. Onyeama
Minister for Foreign Affairs
In office
11 November 2015 – 29 May 2023
PresidentMuhammadu Buhari
Preceded byAminu Bashir Wali
Succeeded byYusuf Tuggar
Deputy Director General of WIPO
In office
January 2009 – November 2015
Personal details
Born (1956-02-02) 2 February 1956 (age 68)
Enugu, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Enugu State, Nigeria)
Political partyAll Progressives Congress
ParentCharles Onyeama (father)
RelativesDillibe Onyeama (brother)
Alma materColumbia University
St John's College, Cambridge
London School of Economics
Occupation
  • Politician
  • diplomat

Geoffrey Jideofor Kwusike Onyeama // (born 2 February 1956[1]) is a Nigerian diplomat and politician who served as the minister for foreign affairs of Nigeria from November 2015 to May 2023.[2][3][4] He was appointed minister by President Muhammadu Buhari.[5]

  1. ^ "Curriculum Vitae of Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Ex-Minister Lauds Buhari's Foreign Policy". Daily Trust. Nigeria. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Geoffrey Onyeama Speaks about Achievements as Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs". Premium Times. Nigeria. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Nigeria will continue to strengthen bilateral ties with South Africa – Onyeama". The Guardian. Nigeria. 30 November 2021. Archived from the original on 22 February 2022. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  5. ^ Ekott, Ini (11 November 2015). "UPDATED: Buhari assigns Ministers; Fashola heads Power and Works, Amaechi gets Transportation". Premium Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.