Reported by: Ime Richard Aondofa | Edited by: Henry Owen
Abuja, October 14, 2025 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Ambassador Joy Ogwu, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. Ambassador Ogwu represented Nigeria at the UN from May 2008 to May 2017, serving with distinction on the global stage.
A seasoned diplomat and scholar, Ambassador Ogwu also held the position of Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), where she significantly contributed to shaping Nigeria’s foreign policy and strengthening international relations scholarship. Her tenure at the UN included presiding over the UN Security Council twice, first in July 2010 and again in October 2011, reflecting her exemplary leadership and diplomatic acumen.
President Tinubu lauded Ambassador Ogwu for her tireless work in projecting Nigeria’s voice with clarity, promoting global peace, disarmament, international security, and advancing women’s rights. “Nigeria has lost a trailblazer who rose to the highest level of her vocation through excellence and hard work,” he said.
The President extended heartfelt condolences to Ambassador Ogwu’s five children, grandchildren, siblings, the Ogwu family, and the broader diplomatic and academic community. He prayed for the repose of her soul and for divine comfort for all mourning her loss.
Ambassador Ogwu’s legacy as a pioneering diplomat and scholar leaves an indelible mark on Nigeria’s foreign policy and international engagement.
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