Federal government has mourned the death of Nigeria’s consul-general in Buea, Republic of Cameroun, Taofik Coker.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement yesterday that the envoy passed away on Saturday, August 16, after a brief illness.
The statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, noted that Ambassador Coker was a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who served Nigeria with distinction, commitment, and professionalism in different capacities.
“His untimely death, therefore, is a significant loss to the diplomatic community and the nation at large,” the statement asked.
Before 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 ministry said.
