Portrait of Ambassador Kayode Laro

Ambassador Kayode Laro

Honorary Posthumous AwardNIDA 2023, inaugural edition

Biography

In honoring the memory of the late Ambassador of Nigeria to France- His Excellency, Kayode Laro who passed on 11 August 2023. Ambassador Laro was a skilled diplomat and leader who implemented significant changes at the Nigerian Embassy in Paris. Assigned as Ambassador in 2021 after retiring from a distinguished 35-year career, Ambassador  Laro held key roles including Consul General in Atlanta and positions at the UN. He was known for his knowledge and ability to foster strategic partnerships for nation-building. During his tenure in France he extended passport and consular services across multiple French cities, engaging with the Nigerian diaspora to collect feedback for service improvements. His efforts bolstered France-Nigeria relations and supported innovative initiatives within the diaspora.

Biography as published by NIDA for the 2023 awards.