President Bola Tinubu has extended sincere condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government and the People of the Republic of India after the tragic Air India accident AI171 near Ahmedabad.
The plane carried two pilots, 10 cabin crew, 169 Indians, 53 British, seven Portuguese and a Canadian.
Tinubu expressed a deep sadness for the accident of Air India and offered prayers for the families of the victims, the wounds and the entire Indian nation during this moment of pain.
In a declaration of Bayo Onanuga, special advisor to the president (information and strategy), Tinubualso was committed to the leaders of Great Britain, Portugal and Canada for losing their nationals in the Air India accident.
“Air India tragedy reminds us, once again, the fragility of life and the common bond of humanity that keeps us together.
“In this moment of sadness and pain, Nigeria is in solidarity with our friend, brother and partner, Narendra Modi, and the people of India. Nigeria also deeply sympathizes with the families and friends of other victims aboard the plane,” Tinubu said.
He praised the rapid response of emergency agencies in India and expressed their confidence in their ability and compassion to make a difference in the complicated situation.
“The President says that the Almighty God receives the souls of the deceased and consumes their families,” the statement added.
Remember that an Air India flight on the road to London crashed on Thursday shortly after the take -off of Sardar Vallebhbhai Patel International Ahmedabad, India, killing more than 200 people.
The plane, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was operating as a AI171 flight to London Gatwick when the accident occurred.
Police say that more than 200 bodies of the scene have been recovered, including victims on the ground. Among the 242 people on board were 169 Indian nationals, seven Portuguese, one Canadian and 53 British, along with 11 children.
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