https://thestreetjournal.org/former-nigerian-high-commissioner-to-south-africa-shehu-malami-dies-at-85/

A former Nigerian high commissioner to South Africa, Shehu Malami, has passed away.

Malami, who was based in Cairo, Egypt, died at the age of 85.

His death was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday, December 19, by Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesperson.

President Muhammadu Buhari, in the statement, described the death of the Sokoto prince as “sad and shocking.”

The president said that, “This is such a shocking and sad news. I am absolutely stunned to hear this.

“It is another reminder of how fragile life is.

“Malami was a business leader respected globally and he believed in the economic prowess of our country.

“He was an icon of business and industry and a graceful traditionalist.

“His passing is a big loss to the nation. Condolences to his family and friends, the Sultanate and the government and people of Sokoto state.”

The deceased held the position of Sarkin Sudan of Wurno, an esteemed title of the Sokoto Caliphate, The Cable reports.

Malami was a technocrat, entrepreneur and administrator who played a major role in the development of some commercial banks and several companies, including Costain West Africa, Nigeria Industrial Development Bank, PZ, and Indo-Nigeria Merchant Bank.

He was a member of the executive committee of the Nigeria-USA business council and a member of the international advisory council and world economic forum foundation.

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