The Spainish Government through also presented a posthumous award to the family of late Ambassador Ademola Seriki, who was Nigeria’s envoy to Spain until his death. The award was received by his wife, Mrs. Wosilat Seriki and his son, Wale Demola-Seriki in Abuja.
Albares gave the award on the family of late Seriki when he led a delegation to the Nigeria Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama in Abuja.
On the posthumous award Onyeama said it was for his tremendous work towards strengthening Nigeria-Spain relationship.
He stressed that the award was an evidence of the great work and tenacity of the late Ambassador in promoting the bilateral relations between both countries.
He said, the late Seriki added a lot of dynamism, passion and played a significant role in strengthening the relationship leading to the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Spain in 2022.
Onyeama said, ” The Honourable Minister came and personally, on behalf of the King of Spain, presented a posthumous award of national honour to late Ambassador Demola Seriki and which was received by his wife Mrs Wosilat Seriki and son, Mr Wale Demola-Seriki
“This really showed not just the appreciation of the Spanish government for the excellent work that Demola has done as Ambassador of Nigeria to Spain, but also the appreciation of his personal and human qualities.”
He also appreciated the government of Spain for the
posthumous honour to the late Ambassador.
