President Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan has received with much sadness, news of the death of former Minister
of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, yesterday in South Africa.
President Jonathan extends
sincerest condolences to Ambassador Ashiru’s wife, children, other relatives,
friends, associates, former colleagues and staff of the Federal Ministry of
Foreign Affairs as they mourn the exemplary diplomat who gave the most productive
years of his adult life to the patriotic service of his nation.
The President assures them
all of the fullest sympathy, solidarity and support of the Federal Government
as they mourn Ambassador Ashiru who will also be long remembered and honoured as
one of the very elite few, who after a long and very distinguished career as a
Foreign Service Officer in the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was
recalled from retirement to serve as Minister and political head of the same
ministry in recognition of his widely acknowledged leadership qualities and
diplomatic skills.
Nigeria, President
Jonathan believes, will always owe the late Minister a huge debt of gratitude
for his notable contributions, over many years, to the establishment of
mutually-beneficial relationships with other countries where he served as
diplomat and ambassador, and for the country’s many diplomatic successes in the
international arena during his tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The President prays that
God Almighty will comfort all who mourn Ambassador Ashiru and grant his gentle
soul peaceful and eternal rest.
Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
November 30, 2014
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
November 30, 2014
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