President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi.
Raisi died in a helicopter crash that also killed Hossein Amirabdollahian, the foreign minister; Malek Rahmati, the governor of East Azerbaijan province; and a few other government officials.
President Tinubu, in a statement released on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s special assistant, condemned Raisi’s death as a grave tragedy for Iran.
President Tinubu said:
“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.”
“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.”