Nigerian Government Mourns Ghana High Commissioner, Rashid Bawa

Nigerian Government Mourns Ghana High Commissioner, Rashid Bawa

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Rashid Bawa, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria……READ ALSO Nigerian Government Proposes $1 Billion For Port Rehabilitation

Bawa, who assumed the position in 2017 under the appointment of President Nana Akufo-Addo, succumbed to a brief illness on Thursday.

In a statement released by Francisca K. Omayuli, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, heartfelt condolences were extended to the government and citizens of the Republic of Ghana following the loss of H.E. Rashid Bawa.

Omayuli described Bawa as an exceptional diplomat whose efforts significantly enhanced the longstanding and strategic relationship between Nigeria and Ghana.

“His diplomatic acumen and sincere dedication to fostering amicable relations and mutual understanding between the two sister nations throughout his tenure as Ghana’s foremost representative in Nigeria will forever be cherished. His absence will be deeply felt,” she remarked.

The statement concluded with prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul and for divine strength to be bestowed upon his grieving family, the government, and the people of Ghana as they navigate through this irreparable loss.