Ex Nigerian Ambassador To South Africa, Shehu Othman Malami Is Dead

A former Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa, Shehu Othman Malami, is dead.

Malami died at the age of 85 in Cairo, Egypt, after a brief illness.

He was Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa during the military regime of the late General Sani Abacha.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday described the death of Sokoto Prince, businessman and former Sarkin Sudan of Wurno, (a senior title in the Sultanate) as “sad and shocking.”

The president in a statement by his, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said, “This is such shocking and sad news. I am absolutely stunned to hear this. It is another reminder of how fragile life is.

“He was a business leader respected globally who believed in this country’s economic prowess. He was an icon of business and industry and a graceful traditionalist.

‘‘His passing is a big loss to the nation. Condolences to his family and friends, the Sultanate and the government and people of Sokoto State. May his soul rest in peace,” said the President.