President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi.
This was stated in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Monday in Abuja.
Ebrahim Raisi was killed along with Iranian foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other government officials in a helicopter crash.
The Presidential spokesman said President Tinubu prayed for the continuous peace, stability, and prosperity of the Iranian nation.
“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, the President assures the Islamic Republic of Nigeria’s support and prayers in this moment of grief,” he said.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei announced five days of public mourning and confirmed Mohammad Mokhber as interim head of the country’s executive branch.
Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Raisi’s successor.