Hamzat Ahmadu
is an accomplished diplomat and
technocrat, who served as Personal Secretary to two Nigerian military leaders:
Aguiyi Ironsi and Yakubu Gowon is dead.
Mr Ahmadu,
the Walin Sokoto, died at a private hospital in Lagos on Sunday, aged 92.
The deceased
served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to United States of America, Germany, France and
the former Soviet Union (USSR).
Responding to
the news of his death, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto described him as
peace-loving and committed family man who gave invaluable contributions to the
unity and development of Nigeria.
“He was an
accomplished diplomat who distinguished himself in his chosen specialties.
As an elder
statesman, his wise counsels served both the older and younger generation of
leaders not only in Sokoto, but in Nigeria as a whole,” a statement issued from
the Governor’s office by Imam Imam, quoted Mr. Tambuwal as saying.
The funeral
prayer for the deceased will be performed Monday morning at 10.00 a.m. at the
Sultan’s Palace, in Sokoto, according to Islamic rites.
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