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FG mourns demise of Kenyan Ambassador to Nigeria

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JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria announces and mourns the sudden death of Hon Dr.Ambassador Wilfred Machage, Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria and accredited to twelve (12) other countries in Central and Western Africa.

 

Ambassador Machage reportedly collapsed at home and was pronounced dead at hospital shortly thereafter at around 12.30pm in Abuja, Nigeria.

 

According to a statement issued to journalists by the Spokeperson of the Foreign Ministry in Abuja Francisca Omayuli, his wife was with him when this unfortunate incident happened.

 

Confirming the passing of Amb. Machage, the Principal Secretary Ambassador Macharia Kamau said the Ministry, and the country had lost a dedicated and committed leader.

 

Ambassador Machage was appointed High Commissioner to Abuja, Nigeria by President Uhuru Kenyatta in January 2018.

 

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