FG Announces Death Of Nigeria’s Consul General In Cameroon

The Federal Government has announced the death of Nigeria's Consul General in Cameroon, a diplomat aged 59, who passed away on Saturday, August 16 after a brief illness. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, revealed this in a statement.

Ambassador Coker had served Nigeria in various capacities around the world before his appointment in Cameroon. The Ministry described his death as a huge loss to Nigeria's diplomatic community and extended condolences to his family and colleagues.

Additionally, Lagos State also recorded the death of another female councillor, Honourable Zainab Adeshewa Shotayo, who represented Ward C3 in the Local Council Development Area of Ilupeju. Shotayo passed away on Monday, August 18, following a brief illness, just a day after the passing of Hon.

Oluwakemi Rufai, who served as a councillor in Ward C1 in Ibeji Lekki Local Government. Both women were elected on the.