Hamzat Ahmadu

Hamzat Ahmadu (1924 – May 1, 2016) was a Nigerian diplomat and civil servant. He served as Ambassador to the Soviet Union (1975–1978), East Germany (1975–1978), the Netherlands (1978–1981), Cameroon (1982–1984), and the United States (1987–1991) at various times during his diplomatic career. He also served as the High Commissioner to the Bahamas from 1987 to 1990.

Biography Hamzat Ahmadu was born in 1924 in Sokoto (now Sokoto State), northern Nigeria.

Ahmadu spoke fluent Arabic and English, as well as conversational French and German.

Ahmadu died on May 1, 2016, at a private hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. He was survived by his wife and children. His funeral and funeral prayers were held at the Sultan's Palace in Sokoto.