Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced 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.
She died on Monday, 7th July 2025, at the Military Hospital in Bissau after a brief illness.
Mrs. Momodu was a distinguished career diplomat who joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 2010 as a member of the 20th Regular Course of the Foreign Service Academy. Over the years, she served the nation with dedication, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s diplomatic mission.
In a statement released by the Ministry and signed by its Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the ministry described her death as a profound loss to the Foreign Service, the diplomatic community, and the nation as a whole.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its heartfelt condolences to her immediate family, colleagues, and friends at this difficult time,” the statement read. “We pray for the peaceful repose of her soul and for divine comfort for all who mourn her.”
Momodu was serving as the Acting Head of Mission at the time of her passing. Her contributions to Nigeria’s foreign relations and the promotion of national interests abroad were widely acknowledged and respected.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by her family in due course.
