President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Amb. Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, the Chargé d’Affaires in the Embassy of Nigeria in Rabat, Morocco.
This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Abuja.
The President condoled the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmad Nuhu-Bamalli, on the passing of the Ambassador, who was his brother.
Mr Bamalli passed away on Friday at the age of 42.
Apart from serving as Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in Rabat, Morocco until his death, Mr Bamalli also served in Nigerian Missions across multiple continents, including Dublin, Ireland; Accra, Ghana.
The deceased also served at the State House and various departments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during his accomplished career in the Foreign Service.
The President joined the Bamalli family, the Zazzau Emirate and members of the Nigerian Foreign Service in mourning the loss of the Magajin Garin Zazzau, describing him as an astute diplomat and Foreign Service Officer.
Mr Tinubu noted that associates of the departed Ambassador in the Diplomatic Service and Zazzau Emirate would fondly remember him for his humility, kindness, team spirit, dedication and resilience in the face of challenges.
The President prayed Almighty Allah to grant the highly respected diplomat eternal rest and comfort his family and loved ones who are grieving this irreplaceable loss.
NAN
