Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had extended his deepest condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the Government and People of Ghana, following the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister and Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Environment Minister and six others.
A statement issued by Mr Bayo Ananuga, Special Advisor to the Nigerian President in-charge of Information and Strategy, said President Tinubu assured President Mahama and all Ghanaians that the thoughts and prayers of the government and people of Nigeria were with them during this time of profound national loss.
The Nigerian President urged the Ghanaian nation and the bereaved families and friends to find comfort in the knowledge that their loved ones died in the line of patriotic service to the country.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and strength for those left behind.