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BREAKING: Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki dies of cancer

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, is dead.

He lost the battle with cancer at about 2am today, Thursday, December 15, 2022, in Madrid, at the age of 63.

The news of his death was made public in a statement signed by his children, the former minister and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was said to have passed away “surrounded by his family”.

The statement reads: “Innā lillāhi-wa-innā-ilayhi-rājiun

“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 Ademola Rasaq Atanda Seriki (CON) on December 15th, 2022.

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

 

Ameh Jazzia-Becky

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