The Nigerian Ambassador to Morocco, Alhaji Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, died yesterday at the age of 42.
He was also the Magajin Garin Zazzau and younger brother of the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli.
A statement by the media and publicity officer of the Zazzau emirate council said Mansur Nuhu Bamalli died at a private hospital in Lagos while on his way to Morocco.
He is survived by a wife and two children. Former president Muhammadu Buhari had appointed him a year ago.
Before his appointment he was a deputy director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness on the death.
Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the president expressed sympathy and condolences to the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, on the death of his brother.
Ambassador Bamalli also served in Nigerian missions in Dublin, Ireland; Accra, Ghana; as well as the State House and various departments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The president joined the Bamalli family, the Zazzau Emirate and members of the Nigerian foreign service in mourning the Magajin Garin Zazzau, describing him as an astute diplomat.
President Tinubu noted that his colleagues, friends and admirers in the diplomatic service and Zazzau Emirate would always fondly remember him for his humility, kindness, team spirit, dedication and resilience in the face of challenges.
He prayed God to grant him eternal rest and comfort his family and loved ones.
