The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the passing of one of its dedicated mid-career diplomats, Ms. Ziphorah Kela, who died in a private hospital in Abuja on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, following a brief illness.
In an official statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Spokesperson for the Ministry, and released on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Ministry described the late Ms. Kela as a committed and highly respected public servant who served Nigeria with unwavering dedication and professionalism.
Ziphorah Kela joined the Nigerian Foreign Service in 2013 as part of the 22nd Regular Course of the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy. Throughout her diplomatic career, she contributed significantly to Nigeria’s international engagements, holding positions in various divisions within the Ministry as well as foreign postings at the Embassy of Nigeria in Banjul, The Gambia, and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Until her untimely death, she was serving on the Protocol Team at the Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja.
“Her diligence, dedication, and steadfast commitment to service left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working with her,” the Ministry noted.
The Ministry extended its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues, describing her passing as a great loss not only to the Foreign Service but to the nation at large.
“May Almighty God grant her eternal rest and comfort all who mourn her passing,” the statement concluded.
