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EU delegation mourns Buhari, condoles FG, Nigerians

The EU delegation expressed its deepest condolences to the people and government of Nigeria on the passing of the ex-president.

• July 15, 2025
European Union
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The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has expressed its deepest condolences to the people and government of Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The EU delegation gave the condolence message in a statement on their Instagram handle @euinnigeria or #EUinNigeria on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the statement, the EU delegation expresses its deepest condolences to the people and government of Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“Throughout his service, President Buhari showed commitment to multilateralism and international rule-based order, values shared with the EU. We stand with all Nigerians in commemorating his legacy,” the statement read. 

(NAN)

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