Kayode Laro, a career diplomat, reportedly died on Friday about two months after he hosted President Tinubu in Paris.
He extended his deepest condolences to Mr Laro’s family, the diplomatic community, as well as the government and people of Kwara State.
The president said he recognised the late envoy’s tireless dedication in fostering mutually-beneficial diplomatic ties between Nigeria and France during his tenure, noting the commitment to diplomacy and the impactful role he played in ensuring the success of his visit to France in June this year, which was his first foreign trip following his assumption of office.
Having devoted himself fully to his duties during 35 illustrious years in service as a Nigerian diplomat, spanning from 1983 to 2018, President Tinubu remembers Mr 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.
“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.
President Tinubu prayed that Almighty God will continue to console Mr Laro’s family, friends, and colleagues while granting eternal rest to the departed soul.
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