March 17, (THEWILL)- The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana over the death of H.E. Rashid Bawa, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria.
THEWILL reports that Ambassador Bawa died on Thursday, March 14th in Abuja after a brief illness.
A condolence statement signed and issued on Sunday, by Francisca K. Omayuli (Mrs), Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reads: “The Federal Government of Nigeria, with a deep sense of sadness, extends its condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana over the demise of H.E. Rashid Bawa, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, on Thursday, 14th March, 2024 in Abuja after a brief illness.
“The late High Commissioner was a fine Diplomat who contributed immensely to furthering the longstanding and strategic relations between Nigeria and Ghana. His diplomatic prowess and genuine commitment to promoting friendly relations and mutual understanding between the two sister countries, throughout his tenure as Ghana’s principal representative in Nigeria, will forever be appreciated. He will be greatly missed.
“May his soul rest in peace and may God grant the bereaved family, the Government and good people of Ghana the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”