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PRESIDENT TINUBU EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO INDIA OVER TRAGIC AIR INDIA CRASH
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President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government, and the people of the Republic of India following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad. The plane, which was bound for London, carried 242 people, including two pilots, 10 cabin crew members, 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and offered prayers for the families of the victims, the injured, and the entire Indian nation during this moment of grief. “The tragedy of Air India reminds us, once again, of the fragility of life and the common bond of humanity that holds us together,” the statement quoted Tinubu as saying. Onanuga said Tinubu commiserated with the leaders of Great Britain, Portugal, and Canada over losing their nationals on the ill-fated flight. “At this moment of sorrow and pain, Nigeria stands in solidarity with our friend, brother and partner, Narendra Modi, and the people of India. Nigeria also deeply sympathises with the families and friends of other victims on board the aircraft,” Tinubu said, as quoted by Onanuga. The President commended the swift response of the emergency agencies in India and expressed his confidence in their capacity and compassion to make a difference in the complicated situation. Onanuga further quoted Tinubu as praying that the Almighty God will receive the souls of the departed and comfort their families.
