By Fortune Abang
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday announced the passing of Mrs Zainab Momodu, Acting-Head of Mission, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the Nigeria Embassy in Guinea-Bissau.

Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement in Abuja disclosed that Momodu passed-on at the Military Hospital in Bissau on Monday, July 7, after a brief illness.

According to him, the ministry mourned the sudden demise of the Chargé d’Affaires who joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 2010 and a member of the 20th Regular Course of the Foreign Service Academy.

He described Momodu as a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat, who had 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,” he prayed. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)