Tinubu Mourns Nigeria’s Ambassador to Morocco

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the demise of the Chargé d’Affaires in the Embassy of Nigeria in Rabat, Morocco, Ambassador Mansur Nuhu Bamalli, who passed on Friday at the age of 42.

According to a release issued by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the President sympathised as well as condole the Emir of Zazzau, HRH Alhaji Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, on the passing of the Ambassador, who is his younger brother.

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.

President Tinubu joined the Bamalli family, the Zazzau Emirate community, and members of the Nigerian Foreign Service in mourning the loss of the Magajin Garin Zazzau, describing the deceased Nigerian as an astute diplomat and Foreign Service Officer. 

The President  noted that colleagues, friends and admirers of the departed Ambassador in the Diplomatic Service and Zazzau Emirate will always fondly remember him for his humility, kindness, team spirit, dedication and resilience in the face of challenges. 

He, therefore, prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the highly respected diplomat eternal rest and comfort for his family and loved ones who are grieving this irreplaceable loss.