Re: Fwd.: Passing of Nigeria's Ambassador to USA (Prof. Adefuye)

[Joseph Igietseme]

Amb Ade Adefuye was good man; humble and patriotic! May his Soul Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen! Joe Igietseme.

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On Sat, Aug 29, 2015 at 12:58 PM, Nebukadineze via NaijaEvent <naija...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

I join you and others in registering my condolences to the family of our late Ambassador, Adebowale Adefuye. May he rest as peacefully as he lived life up to the age of 68 years. May his survivors sturdily brace up to the fact of his passing -- a fact of life to which we must all comply.

 

Adieu, Ambassador Adefuye.

 

Nebukadineze Adiele
Reject Religion; Relive Reason!

 

In a message dated 8/29/2015 12:16:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, abba...@gmail.com writes:

I came across the sad news of the passing of our Ambassador in Washington (I interacted with him, for the first time, during/following PMB's visit to Washington).  A good man who is passionately committed to the Nigerian cause.  May his soul rest in peace.

Abba

Death of Nigeria's Ambassador to the United States

Press Statement

Mark C. Toner

Washington, DC

August 28, 2015

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We were saddened to learn of the passing yesterday of Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye. Nigeria lost a distinguished ambassador who will be dearly missed. On behalf of the people of the United States and President Obama, we express our deepest condolences to his wife and his family.

Over the past five years under Ambassador Adefuye’s leadership, we enjoyed a collaborative and open dialogue that yielded real results such as the U.S.-Nigeria Bi-National Commission, a strategic dialogue that succeeded in expanding mutual cooperation across a broad range of shared interests. 

Ambassador Adefuye helped build the Commission into a collaborative forum that has resulted in progress on issues critical to Nigeria’s and the United States’ shared future.

A former Fulbright scholar and participant of the International Visitor Exchange Program, Ambassador Adefuye had a keen understanding of the United States and developed strong relationships with his American colleagues. 

His last major assignment as Ambassador was to receive President Muhammadu Buhari and his delegation during the president’s official visit to the United States in July, during which President Buhari met with President Obama and other senior U.S. officials. 

The success of this visit speaks to Ambassador Adefuye’s skill as a diplomat. His tenure helped significantly strengthen the U.S.-Nigerian partnership.

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/08/246433.htm

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[Chukwuemeka Okala]

Though I did not meet him in person, but from what I have read about him, from both individual accounts and the US government, after his sudden demise, there is no doubt that Ambassador Adebowale Adefuye was a good man who made Nigeria proud in his diplomatic calling. My condolences to his immediate family and to the Nigerian Government. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Emeka Reuben Okala

London, UK

• "Faith [Religion] and reason are not necessarily opposed. But when reason won't take you another step, faith keeps on going because it connects you to God."

[Michael Afolayan]

Unfortunately, good trees don't stand tall for too long in the forest. Ambassador Adefuye came to us in a hurry and left us in a hurry. May his legacy of integrity, patriotism, selfless and meritorious service stay with us for an indefinite time, and may we continue to bask in the sunshine of his nicety for a long time to come. My heart goes out to his family, compendium of colleagues, and a wide array of friends around the world. I pray that our great nation be blessed with the reincarnation of such much-needed selfless souls as Adefuye in the service of our nation. So long, our man with a giant heart!

Michael O. Afolayan

From the Land of Lincoln

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[A. Jagun]

Very true Mr. Afolayan:

I met late Professor Adefuye first when I joined the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos in 1980. He was then one of the youngest professors on campus. He clearly demonstrated likeness towards any new academic staff who like him was a "flyer. Whenever he was on my floor and on his way to his office upstairs, at the Faculty of Arts Building, he would stop by and say hello and we became close. He was at the christening of my daughter shortly thereafter. We lost touch with each other about the time he was appointed Ambassador to Jamaica and I was in the U.S. on sabbatical leave.

Most recently, when he was being savagely attacked by some ethnic apologists, concerning his credentials, I stood up in his defense stating that he was as qualified, if not more qualified than any who had held the position of Ambassador to the U.S. He was a true patriot indeed and a scholar of repute. These qualities, no one can deny him. My admiration for him is based on these qualities.

I commiserate with his dutiful wife and children and wish for his soul, perfect rest. Adieu Professor Adefuye.

'Dokun Jagun, PhD
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Date: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 4:53 AM

Unfortunately,
good trees don't stand tall for too long in the forest.
Ambassador Adefuye came to us in a hurry and left us in a
hurry. May his legacy of integrity, patriotism, selfless and
meritorious service stay with us for an indefinite time, and
may we continue to bask in the sunshine of his nicety for a
long time to come. My heart goes out to his family,
compendium of colleagues, and a wide array of friends around
the world. I pray that our great nation be blessed with the
reincarnation of such much-needed selfless souls as Adefuye
in the service of our nation. So long, our man with a giant
heart!
Michael O.

AfolayanFrom the

Death of
Nigeria's Ambassador to
the United StatesPress
Statement


Mark C.
Toner


Washington,
DC



August 28, 2015

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[Dr. Akin Awofolaju]

 Hurry Up & Pay your tribute Now!!!    

Dr.Akin Awofolaju has invited you to visit.

 Pls click the link here:    Amb.(Prof.) Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye's memorial website. 

There you can share stories about Amb.(Prof.) Adebowale, add photos and pay tribute to his memory.  

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Please forward worldwide to all late H.E. Amb.(Prof.) Ade Adefuye's known Nigeria  acquaintances, close friends and family members. Let it be known that the "Iroko tree" has fallen. Kindly pay your last respect to the man of the people.

Thanks  

Compliments of:  
Akin Awofolaju, PhD  
AmeriStrategy Inc-USA  
New York - USA  
Awof...@ameristrategy.com  

Dr Akin Awofolaju
awof...@aol.com
If better can be achieved GOOD is not enough

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