Nigeria’s ambassador designate to Algeria d!es at 50
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The Federal Government has announced the death of Nigerias ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele at the age of 50. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Lele’s passing in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, April 22. According to the statement signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Lele d!ed in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Trkiye, after a protracted illness. The ministry described the late diplomat as a dedicated officer who served the country with distinction. The late Ambassador Lele, until his death after a protracted illness, was the Director in charge of the Middle East and Gulf Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Lele, a career diplomat, was recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Ambassador-designate to the Peoples Democratic Republic of Algeria, following the Nigerian Senates confirmation of his nomination, the statement said Born in Gamawa, Bauchi State, in 1976, Lele studied Economics at Bayero University, Kano, and went on to serve in Nigerian missions in Berlin, Lom and Riyadh. Ambassador Lele was known for his intellectual depth, strategic insight and commitment to the advancement of Nigerias foreign policy objectives, the statement added. Lele was buried on Wednesday in Kano in accordance with Islamic rites. The ministry extended condolences to his family, associates, and the government and people of Bauchi State, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul and strength for those he left behind. The post Nigeria’s ambassador designate to Algeria d!es at 50 appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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