The Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria Dr.
Tagelsir Ali is dead, the country’s embassy
confirmed on Friday in Abuja.
The Media Adviser to the embassy, Mr.
Mohammed Abdulrahman, told the News
Agency of Nigeria that Ali, 66, died at about
1am on Friday at the National Hospital, Abuja.
“He had malaria; there were some
complications and he passed away around 1
am early this morning.
“There is a Presidential jet coming by 5 pm to
take the remains to Sudan for burial.
“He was 66 years old. He loved working in
Nigeria and had zeal to develop the bilateral
relationship between Sudan and Nigeria and
was able to stretch himself very well,” he said.
Abdulrahman said that the embassy had
received many visitors since the diplomat’s
demise was announced, adding that a
condolence register had been opened for him
at the embassy.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Mr. Martin Uhomoibhi, said that the
ministry was aware of the ambassador’s death.
Ali was posted to Nigeria in February, 2012.


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