Ex-U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, is Dead

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A former United States ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, is dead.

A statement signed by his wife, Arese Carrington,  a Nigerian, said Mr Carrington died on Tuesday.

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She said, “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.

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“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.

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She described him as a loving husband, father, grandfather, cousin, uncle, friend and in-law.

The late diplomat celebrated his 90th birthday a fortnight ago. He was appointed by former President Bill Clinton as US ambassador to Nigeria in 1993.

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“Ralph Waldo Emerson said… It is not the length of life but the depth of life. Walter was fortunate, his life had both length and depth,” she said in the statement.

 

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