By Jeffrey Agbo
Former Nigerian Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Nne Kurubo, has died at the aged of 84.
Kurubo served as Nigeria’s ambassador from 1999 to 2003. She also served both the Rivers State and Nigerian governments in various capacities.
A statement on Saturday by Colonel Boma Kurubo on the family’s behalf said: The families of late Brigadier General George T. Kurubo of Grand Bonny Kingdom, Rivers State and late Eze Sir Daniel Okereke of Okpala, Ngor Okpala Autonomous Community, Imo State, announce the passing on to glory of our dear sister, mother and grandmother, Ambassador Nne Furo Kurubo on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Lagos .
Ambassador Nne Kurubo served the Rivers State Government and the Federal Republic of Nigeria respectively as a school teacher, principal, administrator, permanent secretary and Nigerian Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago (1999 2003).
During her distinguished service in the civil and public sectors of our nation, Ambassador Nne Kurubo impacted significantly on the building of the modern Nigerian State. She was a role model to a number of Nigerian leaders today.
A devout Christian till her last day on earth, Ambassador Nne Kurubo is survived by Colonel Boma Kurubo, Mr. Gogo Kurubo, Mrs. Kalanne Gigi Ojukwu, Dr Tati Okereke and Prof. Mrs. Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke, former Director General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, among others.”
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