President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness following the news of the d3ath of Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro.
In a statement released through his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday, Tinubu extended his condolences to Ambassador Laro’s family, the diplomatic community, as well as the government and people of Kwara State.
He noted that he recognised Ambassador Laro’s tireless dedication to fostering mutually beneficial diplomatic ties between Nigeria and France during his tenure and saluted his commitment to diplomacy and the impactful role he played in ensuring the success of his first foreign trip to France in June this year following his assumption of office.
Tinubu stated that having devoted himself to his duties during 35 illustrious years in service as a Nigerian diplomat, spanning 1983 to 2018, he remembers Ambassador Laro’s profound grasp of geo-political intricacies and how he aptly harnessed his wealth of skill and experience in multilateral diplomacy to advance worldwide peace, security, and development.
President Tinubu said the appointment of the Fellow of the National Defence College as an Ambassador in July 2020 to represent Nigeria in France was in recognition of his widely respected expertise and dedication.
The President said, “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.”
President Tinubu prayed that Almighty God would continue to console Ambassador Laro’s family, friends, and colleagues while granting eternal rest to the departed soul.