*Enikanolaiye
By Dickson Adeyanju
The Baale of Amuro Kingdom His Royal Highness, Hon. Eric Fiki has hailed the appointment of Ambassador Rafiu Olusola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The new minister, who hails from Igbagun in Yagba East Area of Kogi State, was inaugurated on Monday by President Tinubu.
In a statement on Tuesday, June 9 2026, Baale Eric Fiki described Enikanolaiye as a dedicated and committed diplomat, who has done the nation proud in all his undertakings.
“Ambassador Enikanolaiye has made us proud not only in Yagba but in Okun, Kogi State and the nation as a whole. I rejoice with you, your family, on this well deserved appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who discovered this rare talent from Yagbaland,” he said.
*Baale Fiki
Baale Fiki described the appointment as not only well-deserved but also a fitting acknowledgment of the ambassador’s dedicated service to nation building. He noted that Enikanolaiye’s career has been characterized by professionalism, integrity, and diligence, underscoring his outstanding commitment to the nation at large.
The royal father expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recognizing the ambassador’s contributions and entrusting him with this vital role in the government.
He emphasized the importance of having experienced and capable individuals like Enikanolaiye in positions of leadership, particularly in the realm of foreign affairs, where Nigeria’s global standing and diplomatic relations are paramount.
“On behalf of all our people and communities in Amuro kingdom, I pray that as you embarks on this new chapter in your career, the Almighty God will work and journey with you”, he said.
