Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, who was Nigeria’s Consul-General in Cameroon, is dead.
His death was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.
The statement was signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
Ebienfa revealed that Ambassador Coker passed away on Saturday, August 16, following a brief illness.
He described the late envoy as a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who served Nigeria with distinction and professionalism in different capacities.
“His untimely death, therefore, is a great loss to the diplomatic community and the nation at large,” the statement read.
Before his appointment in Buea, Ambassador Coker had served Nigeria in Conakry, Guinea, and Shanghai, China.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, colleagues and friends at this difficult time and prays for the peaceful repose of his soul,” the statement added.
Nigeria Consul-General in Cameroon, Ambassador Taofik Coker is dead
