The Nigerian Ambassador to Spain and former Minister of State (Defence), Ademola Rasaq Seriki, is dead.
A report by THEWILL said that the Ambassador died on Thursday, about 2am in Madrid, from cancer.
His family reportedly confirmed the “sad development” in a statement on Thursday.
“Innā lillāhi-wa-innā-ilayhi-rājiun
“It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to Almighty Allah that we announce the loss of our much loved and admired patriarch, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, His Excellency, Ambassador Ademola Rasaq Atanda Seriki (CON) on December 15th, 2022.
“He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Madrid, Spain,” the statement, signed by his Children, read.
Born 30th November 1959, Ademola was a politician, teacher, businessman, and public administrator.