The Federal Government has announced the death of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who passed away at the age of 50.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
According to the ministry, Lele died in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Türkiye, after a prolonged illness.
Describing him as a dedicated and accomplished diplomat, the ministry noted that until his death, he served as Director in charge of the Middle East and Gulf Division.
Lele, a career diplomat, had recently been appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as ambassador-designate to Algeria, following his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
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Born in Gamawa, Bauchi State, in 1976, he studied Economics at Bayero University Kano and served in several Nigerian missions abroad, including Berlin, Lomé, and Riyadh.
The ministry praised his intellectual depth, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives.
The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, who received his remains at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, described him as a hardworking and humble officer whose loss would be deeply felt.
Lele was laid to rest on Wednesday in Kano in accordance with Islamic rites.
The Federal Government extended its condolences to his family, colleagues, and the people of Bauchi State, describing his death as a significant loss to Nigeria’s diplomatic community.
