President condoles death of Nigerian president
May 6th, 2010 - 10:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Thursday condoled the death of Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua.
Yar’Adua, 58, was ill for a long time. He died at the presidential palace in Nigeria’s capital Abuja.
“I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences at this tragic loss. May our condolences please be conveyed to the family of the late president,” Patil said in her message.
“I am confident that the friendly people of Nigeria will overcome this loss and march ahead in attaining greater social and economic progress,” she added.
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