President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria’s former Minister of Overseas Affairs, Ambassador Pleasure Uche Angela Ogwu, who died on the age of 79.
In an announcement issued on Tuesday by his Particular Adviser on Data and Technique, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late diplomat as a trailblazer who rose to the height of her career by way of excellence and laborious work.
Ambassador Ogwu, a distinguished scholar and diplomat, served as Nigeria’s Everlasting Consultant to the United Nations in New York from Could 2008 to Could 2017.
Throughout her tenure, she twice presided over the UN Safety Council, in July 2010 and October 2011, the place she was extensively revered for her readability of function and dedication to international peace, disarmament, and the development of girls’s rights.
Earlier than her UN appointment, Ogwu was Director-Common of the Nigerian Institute of Worldwide Affairs (NIIA), the place she made notable contributions to shaping Nigeria’s international coverage and selling worldwide relations scholarship.
President Tinubu praised her excellent service to the nation and her efforts in selling Nigeria’s picture on the worldwide stage.
“Nigeria has misplaced a trailblazer who rose to the very best degree of her vocation by way of excellence and laborious work,” the President said.
He prolonged his condolences to Ambassador Ogwu’s household, together with her 5 kids, grandchildren, siblings, in addition to members of the diplomatic and educational communities mourning her loss.
President Tinubu prayed for the repose of her soul and for divine consolation for all these she left behind.