The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday, announced the death of Ambassador Stephen Ojo Ogidan, who died on September 27.

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said Ogudan died in Abuja after a brief illness, describing the development as unfortunate and painful. Until his passing, he was the Director in-charge of the West African Affairs Division (WAAD) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to Ebienfa, the deceased was a distinguished and consummate officer, who dedicated over three decades of his life to exemplary service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Ebienfa said: “He joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in January 2007 following the merging of the defunct Ministry of Cooperation and Integration in Africa with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Throughout his illustrious career, he was renowned for his deep intellect, strategic acumen, and an unwavering commitment to the promotion of Nigeria’s national interests and the advancement of regional integration.”