President Goodluck Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday joined other world leaders in
commiserating with King Salman Ibn Abdulaziz and the people of Saudi
Arabia on the death of King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz.
In a condolence letter to the new Saudi monarch, Jonathan said King
Abdullah will be long remembered for entrenching the process of
progressive reform in his country.
In a statement by the presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati,
Jonathan noted that he was confident that the existing cordial and
mutually-beneficial relations between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia will be
maintained and further strengthened under King Salman.
Said Jonathan: “I have received with great sadness news of the death of
His Highness, King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz at the grand age of 90.
“On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences at the sad loss of
this illustrious monarch and revered leader. Our thoughts go out to the
people of Saudi Arabia and, particularly, the Saudi royal family at
this time.
“King Abdullah will be remembered for entrenching the process of
progressive reform, enduring stability and economic consolidation in
Saudi Arabia, while preserving the Kingdom’s place as the universally
acclaimed centre of the Islamic faith.
“While the government and people of Nigeria share in your loss, we are
hopeful that you and the entire people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
would be comforted by the enduring legacy of selfless service that King
Abdullah leaves behind.
“As Your Highness ascends to the throne as King of Saudi Arabia and
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, I am confident that the excellent
fraternal relations and productive partnership that have always existed
between our two countries and peoples will be further strengthened and
deepened in the years ahead.
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