President Muhammadu Buhari warmly congratulates former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Ignatius Chukwuemeka Olisemeka, on his 89th birthday, joining family and friends to celebrate with the career diplomat who left a legacy of discipline, hard work and patriotism while serving Nigeria in many positions and missions.
The President felicitates with the former minister, members of the diplomatic community and Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN) as they rejoice with the retired Foreign Service Officer, who was Ambassador to Madrid with concurrent accreditation to the Holy See, Ambassador to Washington D. C, Ambassador to Tel Aviv and High Commissioner to Ottawa.
President Buhari appreciates the career diplomat for always making himself available for national assignments, especially in sharing his wisdom, experience and knowledge on bilateral and multilateral issues.
The President prays for good health and longer life for the former minister.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
March 16, 2021
