Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have commiserated with Nigeria over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement on Monday, King Salman expressed his “deepest condolences and sincere sympathy” to President Bola Tinubu, the people of Nigeria, and Buhari’s family.
“Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to Federal Republic of Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari,” the statement reads.
“The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the president, the Nigerian people, and the family of the deceased.”
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In a separate message, Crown Prince Salman, who is also the prime minister of the kingdom, said he shared in the grief of the Nigerian people and extended his sympathy to Buhari’s family.
“His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to Federal Republic of Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari,” the statement reads.
“HRH the Crown Prince expressed deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the president, the Nigerian people, and the family of the deceased.”
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Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, maintained close ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during his lifetime.
His administration strengthened bilateral cooperation in areas such as counterterrorism, religious diplomacy, trade and energy.
Buhari’s body has departed the United Kingdom for Nigeria, where he will be laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina state.
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