ABUJA — The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, will lead the Federal Government delegation to the Vatican City for the burial of the Pope.
In a press statement issued on Friday and signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, it was confirmed that the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, will also be part of the official delegation.
Although details of the delegation’s itinerary are yet to be fully disclosed, it is expected that the Nigerian team will participate in high-level funeral rites and diplomatic engagements alongside other world leaders and dignitaries.
The statement in full “Be informed that the President of the Senate, His Excellency, Godswill Akpabio, will lead the Federal Government Delegation to attend the burial of the Pope in Vatican City.
“The Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu will also be part of the Delegation,” the statement read.
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