President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash alongside Iranian foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials.
President Tinubu expressed profound grief over this tragedy and described President Raisi as a leader who was passionately committed to the development of Iran.
President Tinubu prayed for the continuous peace, stability, and prosperity of the Iranian nation.
On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, the President assured the Islamic Republic of Nigeria’s support and prayers in this moment of grief.
Other world leaders, including William Samoei Ruto of Kenya, Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal, Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, Sergey Lavrov of Russia, Imran Khan of Pakistan, and Xi Jinping of China, have also expressed their condolences and solidarity with the people of Iran.
