Ignatius Olisemeka
| Nigerian Ambassador to Spain | |
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In office June 21, 1976 – 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Adedokun Abiodun Haastrup |
| Succeeded by | Idris B. Mohammed |
| Nigerian Ambassador to the United States | |
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In office August 29, 1984 – July 20, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Abudu Yesufu Eke |
| Succeeded by | Hamzat Ahmadu |
| Nigerian Ambassador to Israel | |
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In office 1993–1998 | |
| Succeeded by | George Obiozor |
Ignatius Chukuemeka Olisemeka (born 12 March 1932) is a career diplomat who served as foreign minister of Nigeria.[1] Ignatius Chukuemeka Olisemeka son of Oba Nduka Olisemeka was born in Kaduna on 12 March, 1932. 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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| Preceded by Tom Ikimi |
Foreign Minister of Nigeria 1998 – 1999 |
Succeeded by Sule Lamido |
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