Ambassador Iji Honours Alice Osomo at 90, praising the former minister’s legacy of leadership, service and nation-building

The Nigerian Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Ambassador Joseph Olusola Iji, has paid glowing tribute to Chief Mrs. Alice Mobolaji Osomo on the occasion of her 90th birthday, describing her as a distinguished elder stateswoman whose legacy of service continues to inspire generations within and beyond Nigeria.

In a congratulatory message issued from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Moscow, Ambassador Iji celebrated the former minister’s remarkable contributions to national development, noting that her career remains a shining example of patriotism, dedication and unwavering professionalism.

According to the Ambassador, Chief Osomo’s public service journey is a masterclass in leadership and commitment to nation-building.

He recalled her tenure as Commissioner for Trade, Industries and Cooperatives in Ondo State, where she played a pivotal role in laying the state’s industrial foundation through the establishment of key industries and enterprises that contributed significantly to economic growth and employment.

Ambassador Iji further highlighted her distinguished service at the national level, where she held strategic positions including Minister of Establishment and Management Services, Director of NICON Insurance, and Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development.

“In every role she occupied, Chief Mrs. Osomo demonstrated selfless commitment to national progress and upheld the highest standards of excellence,” he noted.

The Ambassador also expressed pride in Chief Osomo’s roots as a daughter of Apoi Land and a respected leader from Ondo State, emphasizing that her achievements have brought honour not only to her community but also to Nigeria as a whole.

He described her as a matriarch whose life embodies the values of integrity, resilience, and service, Ambassador Iji said her impact continues to transcend geographical boundaries and generations.

“As she marks this remarkable milestone, we celebrate not just her longevity but the enduring legacy she has built through decades of dedicated service to humanity and nationhood,” he stated.

He concluded by offering prayers for God’s continued blessings upon the nonagenarian, wishing her excellent health, abiding joy, peace and many more years of fulfilment.

Chief Mrs. Alice Mobolaji Osomo’s 90th birthday has attracted widespread goodwill messages from across Nigeria and the international community, reflecting the profound respect and admiration she has earned through a lifetime of exemplary public service and leadership.