L. A. Fabunmi

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Lawrence Apalara Fabunmi is a Nigerian scholar and diplomat. He is a former ambassador to Turkey, [1] Zambia and to Poland. Fabunmi was also the pioneer director of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, [2] the institute among other things is known for being a source of foreign ministry personnel, including the immediate past minister for foreign affairs, Joy Ogwu.

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  1. World guide to foreign services. World Guides Internationale Publikationen. 1986. p. 556.
  2. Newson, Moses J. (Dec 29, 1970). "How Real Is Unity In In Nigeria". Washington Afro-American. Retrieved 12 April 2011.