Sudanese Ambassador to Nigerian dies in Abuja

The Ambassador of Sudan to Nigeria, Dr Tagelsir Ali, died in Abuja yesterday.

 

According to the Media Advisor to the embassy, Mr Mohammed Abdulrahman, Ambassador Tagelsir Ali, 66, died at about 1am yesterday at the National Hospital, Abuja.

 

Ali, who was posted to Nigeria in February, 2012, the advisor said, was down with malaria.

He said: “He had malaria, there were some complications and he passed away around 1 am early this morning. 
 

 

 

His remain was flown to Sudan yesterday for burial. in a statement, the Sudanese embassy said “He loved working in Nigeria and had zeal to develop the bilateral relationship between Sudan and Nigeria.”