Ignatius Olisemeka

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Ignatius Olisemeka
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
1998–1999
Preceded byTom Ikimi
Succeeded bySule Lamido
Personal details
BornMarch 12, 1932
Kaduna, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Parent(s)
  • 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 March 12, 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.

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Political offices
Preceded by Foreign Minister of Nigeria
1998 – 1999
Succeeded by
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