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President Bola Tinubu has eulogised the late President of Namibia, Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, for his contributions to the event of the Southern African nation.
Tinubu, who can be the Chairman of the Financial Group of West African States (ECOWAS), said this on Saturday, on the memorial service in honour of the late Dr. Geingob in Windhoek, the nation’s capital.
The Nigerian chief was represented by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, because the Head of the Nigerian delegation.
A press release from the workplace of the Senate President on Sunday, defined that Tinubu mirrored on the long-standing bilateral ties between Nigeria and Namibia relationship to the Seventies.
He reiterated the dedication of the current administration in Nigeria to strengthen the nation’s relationship with Namibia, at the same time as he promised to work hand-in-hand with incumbent President Nangolo Mbumba.
Tinubu, in keeping with the assertion, stated, “On behalf of myself and the great folks of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I lengthen my condolences to the federal government and the great folks of Namibia on the passing of our expensive brother, President (Dr.) Hage Gottfried Geingob.
“Our ideas and prayers stay with you, the federal government, and the great folks of Namibia in these very tough instances. Could the power of your nation be amplified in your Nationwide Anthem,
“The Land of the Braves,” and the grace of God Almighty to offer consolation and solace within the face of this tragic loss. The folks of Nigeria of their numbers stand in solidarity with you Namibians, on this second and past this second.
“As I commiserate with you as soon as extra with you and the folks of your nice nation, the folks of Namibia, please settle for the assurances, Your Excellency, of my honest and esteemed regards on this loss.”
In his feedback, Akpabio famous the partnership between the 2 nations, in addition to Nigeria’s affect in commerce, financial system, and the political progress of the black nation.
“As I arrived Namibia, I used to be stunned to fulfill a few of my classmates whom we had been collectively on the Federal Authorities Faculty, Port-Harcourt, who’re additionally right here to commiserate with the nation.
“Nigeria occurs to be one of many frontline states that assisted vastly within the wrestle for the independence of Namibia, and assisted strongly within the liberation of South Africa and the liberation of Angola from very far-off in West Africa.
“So, we’re sharing collectively within the demise of this nice icon and hero,” the Senate President stated.
