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Nigerian ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, is dead

“It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to Almighty Allah that we announce the loss of our much loved and admired patriarch.”

• December 15, 2022
Demola Seriki
Demola Seriki

Demola Seriki, the Nigerian ambassador to Spain, passed away in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday morning.

Mr Seriki was 63.

The Seriki family announced his death in a short notice.

“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,” the statement said.

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