Buhari Mourns Late Saudi Arabian Ambassador To Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock at the death of Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Adnan Mahmoud, describing it as ” a great loss of a passionate friend of Nigeria and a fine diplomat who identified himself with the progress and development of our country.”
According to a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Buhari noted that Mahmoud was “one of the finest diplomats I have ever met and his humility was one of his endearing virtues.”
“Surely, Nigeria will have fond and enduring memories of Adnan Mahmoud who, to the best of my recollection, was one of the greatest diplomats ever posted to Nigeria. He had worked assiduously for the progress and development of Nigeria and would never forget these significant contributions. May Allah bless and forgive his gentle soul”, Buhari further noted.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Nigeria, I convey my condolences to the His Majesty, King Salman, the government and of the Royal Kingdom of Saudi over this irreparable loss,” said the President.
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