Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Cokerthe Consul General of Nigeria in Buea, Republic of Cameroon, is dead.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the sudden death of Coker in a statement on Wednesday.

Spokesman of the ministry, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the Consul General passed on after a brief illness on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

The statement described Ambassador Coker as a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who served Nigeria with distinction, commitment and professionalism in different capacities.

“His untimely death, therefore, is a great loss to the diplomatic community and the nation at large.

“Prior to his appointment and assumption of duty as Consul-General of Nigeria, in Buea, he served Nigeria meritoriously in our Missions in Conakry, Guinea and Shanghai, China.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, colleagues and friends at this difficult time and prays for the peaceful repose of his soul,” the statement said.