Taofik Coker, the Republic of Cameroon’s consular general, has passed away.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed in a statement that Ker passed away on August 16, 2025, after a brief illness.
He served in Nigeria’s Conakry, Guinea, and Shanghai, China before taking the position of Consul-General of Nigeria in Buea.
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Coker was a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who distinguished Nigeria with distinction, commitment, and professionalism in various capacities, according to the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in a statement signed by his spokesperson.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced with a heartfelt statement that Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, the Consul General of Nigeria in Buea, Republic of Cameroon, had passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2025 after a brief illness.
A hardworking and devoted career diplomat who distinguished Nigeria with distinction, commitment, and professionalism in a variety of capacities, Ambassador Coker said. Therefore, the diplomatic community and the country as a whole are devastated by his sudden death.
He served Nigeria meritorily in our missions in Conakry, Guinea, and Shanghai, China, before taking his position as the Consul-General of Nigeria in Buea.
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