According to a statement by the...
Special Adviser to the President on
Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, national flags would be flown
at half-mast across the country during the mourning period.
The period will also feature special prayers in mosques and churches nationwide.
The mourning period is expected to be rounded up with a special
inter-denominational memorial service to be held in honour of the
deceased at the State House Chapel on Sunday.
The statement read, "President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has declared
three days of national mourning for former South African President,
Dr. Nelson Mandela who passed away yesterday (on Thursday).
"Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the period
and President Jonathan urges all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with
the brotherly people of South Africa as they mourn the great
liberator, freedom fighter and hero of the black race.
"The President also calls for special prayers in mosques and churches
in Nigeria during the period of mourning which begins today, for the
peaceful repose of Dr. Mandela's soul.
"A special inter-denominational memorial service for Dr. Mandela will
be held at the State House Chapel on Sunday."
Jonathan had earlier in a statement on Thursday described the deceased
as one of the greatest sons of Africa.
He said though his death came at an advanced age of 95, it would
create a huge vacuum that would be difficult to fill on the continent.
He added that the deceased would be sorely missed by all who cherish
love, peace and freedom all over the world.
Good one tho... But is this really what we need? If u ask me I'll say GEJ and indeed every Nigerian leader should follow in Mandela's footsteps cos I wonder how many Nigerian leaders would get this kind of treatment from other countries when they die! #sighs#
ReplyDeleteHow many countries mourned with us when chinua achebe and our very own ojukwu were deceased... If I hear
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