The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at the age of 74.
Following his passing, Qatar declared four days of national mourning beginning Monday.
Government ministries and public institutions will suspend work, while flags across the country will be flown at half-mast.
Nigeria’s message of condolence was conveyed in a statement issued on Sunday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
It reads “His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a distinguished and visionary leader whose transformative contributions to the development and modernisation of Qatar have left an indelible mark on the nation and the wider region. His wisdom, dedication to progress, and commitment to international cooperation will be remembered fondly
