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Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Lele, dies at 50

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  • Nigeria's ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, has died at the age of 50.
  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced his death, stating he passed away in Ankara, Türkiye, after a prolonged illness.
  • Lele, a career diplomat, was recently appointed to the Algerian post and is remembered for his dedication and service to Nigeria's foreign policy.

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, has announced the passing of Mohammed Mahmud Lele, Nigeria's ambassador-designate to Algeria. The diplomat died at the age of 50 in Ankara, Türkiye, following a protracted illness. Lele, who was born in Gamawa, Bauchi State, in 1976, was a career diplomat who served with distinction in various Nigerian missions abroad, including Berlin, Lomé, and Riyadh.

The late Ambassador Lele, until his death after a protracted illness, was the Director in charge of the Middle East and Gulf Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokespersonProviding details about the late diplomat's career and responsibilities.

Until his death, Ambassador Lele held the position of Director in charge of the Middle East and Gulf Division within the Ministry. His recent appointment as ambassador-designate to Algeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following Senate confirmation, marked a significant step in his distinguished career. The Ministry described him as a dedicated officer whose intellectual depth and strategic insight significantly advanced Nigeria's foreign policy objectives.

Ambassador Lele, a career diplomat, was recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Ambassador-designate to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, following the Nigerian Senate’s confirmation of his nomination.

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokespersonHighlighting his recent appointment and the process involved.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, received Lele's remains at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He eulogized the late diplomat as a hardworking, humble, and fine officer whose absence will be deeply felt by the ministry and the entire Foreign Service community. The ministry emphasized that his death represents a monumental loss to Nigeria.

Ambassador Lele was known for his intellectual depth, strategic insight and commitment to the advancement of Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives.

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokespersonDescribing the late diplomat's professional qualities.

Ambassador Lele was laid to rest in Kano on Wednesday, in accordance with Islamic rites. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its deepest condolences to his family, associates, and the government and people of Bauchi State, praying for the repose of his soul and strength for his loved ones.

a hardworking, humble and fine officer, who will be sorely missed by the ministry.

— Permanent Secretary Dunoma Umar AhmedPaying tribute to the late diplomat's character and impact.
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