Tinubu Mourns Former Foreign Minister, Joy Ogwu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Joy Uche Angela Ogwu, who passed away at the age of 79.
Ambassador Ogwu, a distinguished diplomat and scholar, also served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York between May 2008 and May 2017.
She previously held the position of Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), where she made significant contributions to the country’s foreign policy and international relations research.
During her time at the United Nations, Ambassador Ogwu twice presided over the UN Security Council first in July 2010 and again in October 2011 demonstrating her exceptional leadership and diplomatic acumen.
In a statement issued on Monday, President Tinubu paid tribute to the late envoy, describing her as a “trailblazer who rose to the highest level of her vocation through excellence and hard work.”
He commended her for representing Nigeria with clarity, purpose, and integrity while advancing global peace, disarmament, international security, and women’s rights.
The President extended his condolences to Ambassador Ogwu’s children, grandchildren, siblings, the Ogwu family, and the diplomatic and academic communities who mourn her passing.
President Tinubu prayed for the repose of her soul and for divine comfort for all who grieve the loss of the renowned diplomat.
