Saturday, April 22, 2017

President Buhari saddened by death of football fans in Calabar

President Muhammadu Buhari is shocked and saddened by the tragic event that took the lives of thirty  Nigerians at a football viewing centre in Calabar, Cross River State, Thursday night...
The President expressed his sadness in a press statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu on Friday in Abuja.

The President commiserates with the government and people of Cross River State, and football fans nationwide over the unfortunate incident.

President Buhari commends the State Government for the prompt action in setting up a commission of inquiry into the incident, and its offer of assistance to the victims and their families.

The President offers his deepest condolences to the family and friends of the mostly young victims, whose sudden demise is a big blow not only to their families, but also to the football-loving nation.

He prays that God Almighty will grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and comfort all who mourn their irreparable loss

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