Former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, has died.
The veteran diplomat and elder statesman reportedly passed away on Thursday morning at a hospital in Abuja after a period of illness.
A source familiar with the development confirmed the former envoy’s death, disclosing that he had been receiving medical treatment before he died.
Alhaji served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, where he played a key role in strengthening diplomatic relations between both countries during his tenure.
Beyond his diplomatic service, he was widely respected for his contributions to public administration and national development, earning recognition as one of Nigeria’s accomplished public servants.
His death has been described as a significant loss to Nigeria’s diplomatic and public service community.
As of the time of filing this report, the family had yet to announce funeral arrangements, while further details surrounding his passing are expected to be released in due course.
