Adebowale adefuye biography books

Born January 9, BA, Ph. Gender: Male. Marital Status Married. Name of Spouse Catherine Adesota Adebayo, Father's Name. He was recalled in after Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as president of Nigeria. He died in Washington, District of Columbia on August 27, , of a heart attack. Back to Profile. Photos Works. Main Photo Add photo. School period Add photo.

Adebowale adefuye biography books

Nigeria lost one of her best thinkers in foreign affairs and one of the most astute of her diplomats. In , he earned a Ph. Adefuye started his academic career as a lecturer at the University of Lagos, where he quickly rose to the rank of professor, with several published books and articles in reputable journals. Adefuye was with the Commonwealth for 14 years.

He organised meetings with various interest groups in the U. He also published articles in local and foreign newspapers to sensitise the public. He made Nigerians in the United States and the other countries where he served have easy access to the diplomatic missions, and never failed in words and deeds to let all citizens know he was there on their behalf.

Adefuye was the only Nigerian Ambassador to the U. His successful tenure rekindled the age-long friendship between Nigeria and the U. There is no doubt that Adefuye served Nigeria well. He was a quintessential diplomat, outspoken, energetic and passionate about his job. Ambassador Adefuye was a rounded diplomat, an intellectual who combined theory with practice.

He was very cultural, down to earth and deeply interested in the peoples and cultures of Nigeria. We are of strategic importance to America; that no one can deny. They want us to be bastion of democracy, a peaceful nation. Sahara Reporters. Archived from the original on 2 September Premium Times. Archived from the original on 31 August Retrieved The News Nigeria.

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