Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Ambassador Dele Cole as one of Nigeria's finest intellectuals and a trusted ally whose contributions to the country's diplomacy, politics and public service were immense. Obasanjo, in a tribute to the late diplomat, said Cole's death at the age of 86 was a profound personal loss and a significant loss to Nigeria, particularly given his contributions to the country's foreign policy and international relations. The former president said his relationship with Cole dated back several decades, when he was military Head of State and the late diplomat worked in the Cabinet Office. He said their relationship deepened during the civilian administration from 1999 to 2007, when Cole served as his Special Adviser on International Relations.
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