The Nigerian ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, passed away recently at the age of 63.
Goldennewsng reports that his children said in a statement that he died in the early hours of Thursday in Madrid, Spain, surrounded by his family.
He was appointed to the position in January 2021 and served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain until he passed away.
Between the years 2009 and 2010, he held the position of Minister of State for the Interior.
The Oba of Lagos, HRH Oba Rilwan Akiolu, bestowed upon Demola Seriki the chieftaincy title of Otun Aare of Lagos in May 2009.
From 2007 to 2008, he served as the Agriculture and Water Resources Minister of State for Nigeria.
From October 2008 to December 2008, he served as the Supervising Minister for Mines and Steel Development.
From 2008 to 2009, he was Defense Minister of State.