The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the passing of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, Nigeria’s Consul General in Buea, Republic of Cameroon, who died on Saturday, August 16, 2025, after a brief illness.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19, 2025, by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the late Ambassador was described as a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who served the nation with distinction, commitment, and professionalism.
“Ambassador Coker’s untimely death is a great loss to the diplomatic community and the nation at large,” the statement read.
Before his appointment as Consul General in Buea, Ambassador Coker had served meritoriously in Nigeria’s missions in Conakry, Guinea, and Shanghai, China, leaving a legacy of diligence and patriotism.
The Ministry expressed heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, colleagues, and friends, while praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.
