A former United States ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, is dead.
His wife, Arese Carrington, announced his death in a statement on Wednesday.
According to her, died aged 90 on Tuesday peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
However, Arese did not state the cause of Walter’s death.
“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,” the statement read.
