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By Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described as sad the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom has lost one of its greatest ever monarchs and the world has lost a much cherished, revered and admired Icon.
Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu said in Abuja that, ” Her Energy, dedication, deep sense of duty and firm belief in the glory of the United Kingdom, particularly in the most troubling and troubled times of her long and distinguished reign, are the lasting legacies for which she shall always be remembered.
” As the first British monarch to reach seven decades on the throne, her patriotic role birthed and sustained warm friendship between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. ” He said
According to him, her visits to these shores were always beautiful occasions and the respect and esteem with which she was always held by the Nigerian people helped to maintain the strong bond of friendship that subsists between our two nations.
Asiwaju said that, his family’s thoughts and prayers are with the new King, Charles III, the entire Royal Family and all commonwealth nations at this time of mourning and sadness. May she rest in eternal peace.
