From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The Government of the United States has expressed sadness over the death of the former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States Sylvanus Adiewere Nsofor.
Nsofor passed away in the evening of December 10 in Washington DC.
The United States Government, in a statement issued in Abuja by the Public Affairs Section, United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, said:
‘We are saddened by the passing on December 10 of His Excellency, Sylvanus Nsofor, Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States, and offer our sincere condolences to his family and all those who worked with him.
‘Ambassador Nsofor was an important and influential member of the diplomatic community in Washington, D.C. and helped to strengthen our partnerships across the West Africa region.’
The United States added that Ambassador Nsofor’s long career in public service, which spanned both the law and diplomacy, was a testament to his dedication to the Nigerian people.
‘In striving to find common ground between the United States and Nigeria, he supported mutually beneficial programs and initiatives across a wide range of sectors, including educational exchange, rule of law, and business investment. He saw tremendous value in people-to-people connections and fostered a spirit of cooperation across the diplomatic corps.
‘The Department of State honors Ambassador Nsofor’s leadership in promoting diplomatic exchange and understanding during his tenure in the United States,’ the US stated.