Highlight

Queen Elizabeth: Buhari condoles with royal family, signs condolence register

131

Following the death of the British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, paid a condolence visit to the British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Catriona Laing, in Abuja.

The President said the government and people of Nigeria have fun memories of the Queen, having visited the country twice in her lifetime.

He recalled that the Queen visited Nigeria in the first three years after her ascension to the throne, and the second time during the tenure of President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Nigeria’s hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2003.

Persecondnews had reported that Queen Elizabeth II, who was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died at the age of 96, at Buckingham palace on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

“On behalf of the President and government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the President has personally asked me to come and convey his condolences; which he has already done officially, to sign the condolence register on behalf of the government and the people of Nigeria, at this very difficult grieving moment.

 

“The mutual bond friendship, of camaraderie, of togetherness between Nigeria and Britain, since it became a protectorate of the British in 1901, have continued to make both countries succeed.

“This morning, I had the privilege of watching the rich display of the British tradition of the ascension and the proclamation of the new king, King Charles III, which is a depiction of the rich tradition and a blend of the rich tradition with the modern evolution of governance.

“I believe that that in itself has clearly indicated to us that the modern, and the ancient, in terms of our rich traditions can blend together and create a very strong, viable community and humanity.

“So on this occasion, I came on behalf of the President to extend the deepest condolences of the people of Nigeria. The loss is not only to the people of the UK, to the Commonwealth, but for us in Nigeria, particularly because for a period of three years, she was our head of state after independence.

“I can assure you that the Nigerian government is in the state of mourning, and the people of Nigeria are mourning like other members of the Commonwealth.

     

“So on this occasion, please do extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the immediate family of the new king now King Charles III, and the people of Great Britain,” Buhari, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, said.

In her response, Laing, expressed the hope that the relationship between the two heads of state will deepen further towards strengthening the ties between both countries.

She said: “Looking forward, as you say we now have King Charles III, and I’m very happy to say I’m very hopeful that the relationship between Nigeria will continue to grow and strengthen.”

 

Leave a comment

Related Articles

FAAN shuts down KFC outlet at Lagos Airport over discrimination against ex-Gov Daniel’s son

Barely 24 hours after Debola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor...

Atiku’s campaign DG switches loyalty, drums support for Tinubu, Fubara

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, who...

Just in: FCT court discharges, acquits ex-AGF Adoke in OPL 245 fraud charge

The FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja, on Thursday dismissed the charges...

63-year-old woman, teenage girl, two others killed in U.S. stabbing spree

A man armed with a knife went on a stabbing spree in...

FG to collect only nine types of taxes, says FIRS chairman

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says in line with the presidential...

After 14 days in detention, First News editor, Segun Olatunji, breathes air of freedom

The Editor of FirstNews, a digital newspaper, Segun Olatunji, on Thursday regained...

N3trn budget padding: Sen. Ningi threatens legal action if suspension is not lifted in seven days

Abdul Ningi, the senator representing Bauchi Central, has given Senate President Godswill...

Eniola Ajao apologizes over “AJAKAJU” movie premiere controversy

Actress Eniola Ajao has issued an apology to the public in the...

Ex-Presidential media aide, Akande criticises LP’s leadership, urges party’s alignment with national interest

Mr. Laolu Akande, a former presidential assistant, has expressed dissatisfaction with the...

Economic hardship: Ogun Govt. begins sale of rice at 50 percent price reduction to workers, public

Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced that his administration will start selling...

FG committed to steel industry revitalization to drive infrastructural development, says Industry Minister, Dr Uzoka-Anite

The Federal Government is committed to industry rehabilitation, with a focus on...

Easter: FG declares Friday, March 29, Monday, April 1 public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1,...

Fake, unwholesome products: NAFDAC seals 10 bakeries, 8 table water factories in Rivers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Control (NAFDAC) has shut down...

Climate change, food security: AfDB approves $50 million for Yobe State

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has granted a $50 million loan...

Ex Guinea-Bissau President’s Son Jailed in U.S. for Drug Trafficking

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, the son of a former president of Guinea-Bissau,...

Few weeks to party primary, leading Ondo APC governorship aspirant, Dr. Paul Akintelure, passes away

Dr. Paul Akintelure, a prominent candidate for governorship in Ondo State who...

IPOB, bandits using betting sites, crowdsourcing to finance terrorism – NFIU

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), bandits, and other terror organizations are...

EU launches €9m energy projects in Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has unveiled two new initiatives worth €9 million...

Don’t sell dollar above N1,269, CBN orders Bureau de Change

As part of measures to strengthen the naira against the dollar, the...

U.S. state bars under-15 children from having social media accounts

Florida State Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill prohibiting children younger...