Geoffrey Onyeama | |
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 Geoffrey K. J. Onyeama | |
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 11 November 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Preceded by | Aminu Bashir Wali |
| Succeeded by | Yusuf Tuggar |
| Deputy Director General of WIPO | |
| In office January 2009 – November 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 February 1956 Enugu, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Enugu State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Parent | Charles Onyeama (father) |
| Relatives | Dillibe Onyeama (brother) |
| Alma mater | Columbia University St John's College, Cambridge London School of Economics |
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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]
- ^ "Curriculum Vitae of Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama" (PDF).
- ^ "Ex-Minister Lauds Buhari's Foreign Policy". Daily Trust. Nigeria. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "Geoffrey Onyeama Speaks about Achievements as Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs". Premium Times. Nigeria. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Ekott, Ini (11 November 2015). "UPDATED: Buhari assigns Ministers; Fashola heads Power and Works, Amaechi gets Transportation". Premium Times. Retrieved 30 January 2016.