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Tinubu condoles with Iran over death of president
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Islamic Republic of Iran over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi.
Raisi died in a helicopter crash that also had Hossein Amirabdollahian, foreign minister; Malek Rahmati, governor of East Azerbaijan province; and some other government officials on board.
In a statement on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president, Tinubu described Raisi’s death as a disturbing tragedy for Iran.
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“President Tinubu expresses profound grief over this disturbing tragedy and describes President Raisi as a leader who was passionately committed to the development of Iran,” Tinubu said.
“While commiserating with the bereaved families, President Tinubu prays for the continuous peace, stability, and prosperity of the Iranian nation.
“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, the President assures the Islamic Republic of Nigeria’s support and prayers in this moment of grief.”
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