Condolences
Condolences from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Mr Goodluck Jonathan.
His Excellency Mr Goodluck Jonathan
President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Abuja
Excellency,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
I extend my condolences to you and would ask you to convey my deepest sympathy to his family in their bereavement, and to the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Under these otherwise sad circumstances, let me also take this opportunity, Excellency, to convey to you my best wishes on your important work as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Harald R
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