The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday announced the sudden death of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, Nigeria’s Consul General in Buea, Republic of Cameroon.
According to a statement by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Ambassador Coker passed away on Saturday, August 16, after a brief illness.
Ebienfa described him as a “hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who served Nigeria with distinction, commitment and professionalism in different capacities.”
“His untimely death, therefore, is a great loss to the diplomatic community and the nation at large.
“Prior to his appointment and assumption of duty as Consul-General of Nigeria, in Buea, he served Nigeria meritoriously in our Missions 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 reads in part.