Buhari noted Elizabeth was the only British monarch known to more than half of Nigeria’s population as she reigned for 70 years.
By Jeffrey Agbo
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadnees over the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll of the United Kingdom.
Elizabeth died at Balmoral, Scotland on Thursday. She was aged 96.
The Nigerian leader sent his condolences in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, in Abuja.
Buhari noted Elizabeth was the only British monarch known to more than half of Nigeria’s population as she reigned for 70 years.
The President 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.
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”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.”
Buhari added, “The story of modern Nigeria will never be complete without a chapter on Queen Elizabeth ll, a towering global personality and an outstanding leader.
”She dedicated her life to making her nation, the Commonwealth and the entire world a better place.”
Buhari welcomed King Charles’ ascension to the throne in line with tradition, praying that his reign would witness the ”continuing robust and sisterly relations between our two nations.”