Rewrite this article President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to the family of Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday, said mourned the death of the ambassador and expressed his condolences to his family and the diplomatic community, as well as the government and people of his native Kwara State.
“Our nation has lost an exemplary diplomat. I will always hold cherished memories of my interactions with him during my attendance at the New Global Financial Pact Summit in France this June. His unwavering dedication and strong sense of duty left an indelible mark. May his legacy continue to inspire us to strive for a more harmonious and prosperous world,” the President said.
Similarly, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), described as shocking the sudden death of Ambassador Laro.
A condolence message issued by the NIDCOM Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun said the death of the envoy was painful and sudden.
“The death is so shocking to me as we still communicated very recently, and prior to that reminisced on the last visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Paris, France in June, during which Ambassador Laro successfully hosted the President and his delegation,” the statement said.
According to the statement, Dabiri-Erewa described the late Yaro as a thorough-bred professional and a great diplomat, adding that Nigeria will miss his wealth of experience
She expressed her condolence to the Laro family and the government and people of Kwara state as well as the diplomatic community.
Dabiri-Erewa asked Allah to forgive his shortcomings, be with his family, and reward him with al-janah firdaus.
