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Ignatius Olisemeka
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
1998–1999
Preceded byTom Ikimi
Succeeded bySule Lamido
Personal details
Born (1932-03-12) 12 March 1932 (age 92)
Kaduna, Nigeria
Parent
  • Oba Nduka Olisemeka (father)

Ignatius Chukuemeka Olisemeka (born 12 March 1932) is a career Nigerian diplomat who served as foreign minister of Nigeria.[1]

He was born in Kaduna on 13 March 1932 as the son of Oba Nduka Olisemeka. From 1976 to 1981 he was Ambassador to Madrid with concurrent accreditation to the Holy See. From 1984 to 1987 he was Ambassador to Washington, D.C., and High Commissioner to Ottawa. From 1993 to 1998 he was Ambassador to Tel Aviv.

References

  1. ^ Waking from a nightmare
Political offices Preceded byTom Ikimi Foreign Minister of Nigeria 1998 – 1999 Succeeded bySule Lamido
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