The Federal Government has mourned the death of Nigeria’s Consul General in Buea, Republic of Cameroun, Taofik Coker.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Wednesday, July 20, 2025, announced that the envoy passed away on Saturday, August 16, after a brief illness.
The statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 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 great loss to the diplomatic community and the nation at large,” the statement said.
“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 ministry added.
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