The Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria Dr. Tagelsir Ali is dead, the country’s embassy confirmed on Friday in Abuja.
The
Media Adviser to the embassy, Mr. Mohammed Abdulrahman, told the
News Agency of Nigeria that Ali, 66, died at about 1am on Friday at
the National Hospital, Abuja.
“He had malaria; there were some complications and he passed away around 1 am early this morning.
“There is a Presidential jet coming by 5 pm to take the remains to Sudan for burial.
“He
was 66 years old. He loved working in Nigeria and had zeal to develop
the bilateral relationship between Sudan and Nigeria and was able to
stretch himself very well,” he said.
Abdulrahman
said that the embassy had received many visitors since the diplomat’s
demise was announced, adding that a condolence register had been opened
for him at the embassy.
Permanent
Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Martin Uhomoibhi, said that
the ministry was aware of the ambassador’s death.
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