Federal Government don confirm say Nigeria ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, don die at age 50, after brief illness, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For statement wey spokesman Kimiebi Ebienfa release for Abuja, the ministry say Mohammed Mahmud Lele die early hours of April 19, 2026, for Ankara, Türkiye.
Career diplomat wey serve Nigeria well
The ministry describe Lele as dedicated officer wey serve Nigeria with distinction for different capacities.
Before him death, he be Director for Middle East and Gulf Division for Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He also recently get appointment from Bola Tinubu as ambassador-designate to Algeria after Senate confirm am.
Education and service record
Lele, wey come from Gamawa for Bauchi State, study Economics for Bayero University Kano.
During him career, he serve Nigeria for foreign missions in Berlin, Lomé and Riyadh.
The ministry praise him intelligence, strategic thinking and commitment to Nigeria foreign policy.
Tributes from government
Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, describe Lele as hardworking and humble officer wey go be greatly missed.
He receive the diplomat body for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport before burial.
Burial and condolences
Lele bury on Wednesday for Kano according to Islamic rites.
The ministry extend condolences to him family, friends and people of Bauchi State, describing him death as big loss to Nigeria Foreign Service and the country at large.
Government also pray for the peaceful rest of him soul and strength for those wey he leave behind.
