Abuja, March 17, 2024 – The Federal Government has condoled with the government and people of Ghana over the passing of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed the condolence on Sunday, describing late Bawa as a fine diplomat who contributed to the deepening of strategic relations between both countries.
Bawa died in Abuja on Thursday and has since been buried in his home country in accordance with the Islamic rites.
The statement reads: “The federal government of Nigeria, with a deep sense of sadness extends its condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana over the demise of H.E. Rashid Bawa, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria on Thursday, 14th March, 2024 in Abuja after a brief illness.
“The late High Commissioner was a fine Diplomat who contributed immensely to furthering the longstanding and strategic relations between Nigeria and Ghana.
“His diplomatic prowess and genuine commitment to promoting friendly relations and mutual understanding between the two sister countries, throughout his tenure as Ghana’s principal representative in Nigeria, will forever be appreciated. He will be greatly missed.
“May his soul rest in peace and may God grant the bereaved family, the government, and the good people of Ghana the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.” (GBN)
