Wilfred Machage, Kenya’s ambassador to Nigeria is dead.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he reportedly collapsed at his residence in Abuja and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Saturday.
The Ministry expressed sadness over the death of Machage adding that they had lost a dedicated and committed leader.
The statement reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets to announce the sudden death of Hon Dr. Ambassador Wilfred Machage, Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria, which occurred today.
“Ambassador Machage collapsed at his home and was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after at around 12.30pm, Saturday afternoon, in Abuja, Nigeria.”
His wife was present with him at his residence when he collapsed.
Machage had served as Kenyan’s ambassador to Nigeria for four years. He was appointed high commissioner to Nigeria in January 2018.