Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Announces Death Of Envoy In Guinea Bissau

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the passing of Mrs. Zainab Joy Momodu, who was serving as the Acting Head of the country’s foreign mission in Guinea Bissau.

Ministry Spokesman, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed on Tuesday night that the envoy died after a brief illness.

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The statement said: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs nnounces with deep sorrow the sudden demise of Mrs. Zainab Joy Momodu, Acting Head of Mission (Chargé d’Affaires ad interim) at the Embassy of Nigeria in Guinea-Bissau, who passed on at the Military Hospital in Bissau on Monday, 7th July 2025, after a brief illness.

“Mrs. Momodu joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in the year 2010 and was a member of the 20th Regular Course of the Foreign Service Academy. As a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat, she served Nigeria with distinction, commitment and professionalism in different capacities. Her untimely death is indeed a great loss to the Ministry, the diplomatic community, and the nation at large.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its heartfelt condolences to her immediate family, colleagues and friends at this difficult time. We pray for the peaceful repose of her soul and for divine comfort for all who mourn her.”

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