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US Ex-Envoy To Nigeria, Walter Carrington Dies At 90

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Walter Carrington

A former United States ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, hass died at the prime age of 90

Naija News Understands that death of top diplomat  was confirmed in a statement signed by his wife, Arese Carrington.

The wife stated
She wrote: “It is with a heavy and broken heart but with gratitude to God for his life of selfless humanity that I announce the passing of my beloved husband Walter Carrington, former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria and Senegal.

“He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 90 years old on Tuesday, August 11th, 2020.

“Further announcements will be made shortly.

Mr Carrington, who celebrated his 90th birthday a fortnight ago, served as the United States Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Senegal and Nigeria.

He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Senegal from 1980 to 1981 and was later appointed by former U.S. President, Bill Clinton, in 1993 as the ambassador to Nigeria, where he remained until 1997.