Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has joined the Bamalli family, the Zazzau Emirate community, and members of the Nigerian Foreign Service in mourning the loss of the Magajin Garin Zazzau, Ambassador Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, who served as the Chargé d’Affaires at the Nigerian Embassy in Rabat, Morocco.
He described the deceased Nigerian as an astute diplomat and Foreign Service Officer.
The Nigerian leader conveyed his condolences in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s spokesperson.
“Apart from serving as Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in Rabat, Morocco, until his death, Ambassador Bamalli also served in Nigerian missions across multiple continents, including Dublin, Ireland; Accra, Ghana; as well as the State House and various departments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during his accomplished career in the Foreign Service.
“In addition to his role as Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in Rabat, Morocco, Ambassador Bamalli had a distinguished career in the Foreign Service; he served in Nigerian missions in various parts of the world, including Dublin, Ireland, and Accra, Ghana. He also contributed his expertise to the State House and various departments within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
President Tinubu added that within the Diplomatic Service and Zazzau Emirate, the late Ambassador’s colleagues, friends, and admirers will forever cherish his humility, generosity, collaborative nature, commitment, and ability to persevere in the face of adversity.
The President prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant the respected diplomat eternal rest and comfort for his family and loved ones.
The late Nigeria’s diplomat, Ambassador Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, was the younger brother of the Emir of Zazzau, in Kaduna, Ahmad Bamalli and he passed away at the age of 42 on Friday, October 20, 2023.
Ambassador Bamalli is survived by his wife and two children.
Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari had appointed him a year ago in recognition of his decades of meritorious service in the Nigerian Foreign Service.
He was previously a Deputy Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A statement by the media and publicity officer of the Zazzau emirate council said Mansur Nuhu Bamalli died at a private hospital in Lagos while in transit to Morocco.
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