JUST IN: Nigerian ambassador to Spain, Seriki, is dead

Nigeria’s Ambassador To Spain, Demola Seriki, has died.

Seriki’s death was made known by his children on Thursday morning.

Though details were not provided, a short statement noted that the late ambassador died in Madrid, Spain in the early hours of the day.

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The Lagos politician, aged 63, was also a former Minister of Defence, a teacher and businessman.

The statement from the children reads: “It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to Almighty Allah that we announce the loss of our much loved and admired patriarch, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, His Excellency, Ambassador Demola Seriki, on December 15, 2022.

“He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Madrid, Spain.”

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