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Buhari sympathises with Ethiopia over plane crash

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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound shock at Sunday’s plane crash involving an Ethiopian Airliner bound for Nairobi, Kenya, in which all the 149 passengers and eight crew members died.

According to a statement by Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), the President on behalf of the government and the people of Nigeria, extended his sincere condolences to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, the people of Ethiopia, Kenya, Canada, China and all other nations who lost citizens in the air disaster.

The President also commiserates with the families of the victims and prayed God Almighty to grant the gentle souls of the departed eternal rest.

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The statement quoted Buhari as saying: “Such large scale loss of human lives in a single incident is shocking beyond words. I am profoundly touched by this devastating report of air accident involving one of the world’s most successful and efficient Airlines. Given its remarkable safety record. This couldn’t have come at a worse time for Ethiopian Airlines.”

According to President Buhari, “like every other African leader, I am proud of the fact that Ethiopian Airlines represents one of Africa’s success stories.”

The President hoped that the tragic accident will not have a negative effect on Ethiopian Airlines’ passion for excellence.

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