The British High Commision has confirmed the death of its Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Peter Leslie Carter, who slumped and died yesterday, from a possible heart attack on arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
In a statement by Rob Fitzpatrick, Head of Press & Public Affairs Section, British High Commission, Abuja, said the Commission is saddened by the sudden death of Mr. Carter who joined the HM Diplomatic Service in 1984 and was an experienced career diplomat.[eap_ad_2]
“Mr. Carter had previously served as Consul General in Milan and then as the British Ambassador to Estonia before becoming Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos in 2013 where he made an exceptional contribution to the UK’s relationship with Nigeria.
“Peter will be sorely missed by his family, friends and colleagues.”
The late Deputy High Commissioner who arrived Lagos on United Airlines Flight UA143 at 3.50pm slumped in the avio-bridge while he was alighting from the aircraft.[eap_ad_3]
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