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Buhari expresses sadness over demise of Queen Elizabeth of England

By Chief Editor·September 9, 2022·1 min read·71 views

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President Muhammadu Buhari says he received with immense sadness news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll of the United Kingdom.

He said: ”My family and I, and the more than 200 million Nigerians have learned with immense sadness of the passing of the Queen and the end of her unique and wonderful 70-year reign. ”Her late Majesty was the only British Sovereign known to 90 per cent of our population. “Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom and the entire Commonwealth as we join the entire world in mourning her loss.

”She dedicated her life to making her nation, the Commonwealth and the entire world a better place.” The president welcomed ”Your Majesty’s ascension to the throne in line with tradition,” Shehu said. He prayed King Charles the Third’s reign would witness the ”continuing robust and sisterly relations between our two nations.” [GuardianNG]

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