Lagos Speaker Grieves Over Demola Seriki’s Death

The Lagos State House of Assembly speaker, Mudashiru Obasa on Thursday expressed sadness following the death of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki.

Obasa in a statement released through his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele described Seriki’s death as shocking beyond description.

Naija News had earlier reported that Seriki died at age 63 on Thursday. The demise was confirmed by his children, who said he passed on peacefully surrounded by his family.

According to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Seriki’s death has depleted the ranks of great and passionate Nigerians who mean well for the country.

The statement reads, “The death of Demola Seriki, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, is shocking beyond description.

“It is difficult to describe the pain and heartbreak that the death of Seriki has brought to us. Personally, I am devastated. I lost a brother, who loved his country and showed that passion to see it succeed.

“As an ambassador, he worked assiduously to improve the image of Nigeria helping our country earn international respect.

“He was a deep thinker and team player who, until his demise, worked for the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“We at the Lagos State House of Assembly mourn with the bereaved family of our dear Ambassador, his friends and associates.

“While we pray that Almighty Allah grants him Al-Jannah Firdaus, we also pray that He grant us all the fortitude to bear this loss, amin.”