Pres. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf consoles Nigeria

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sent a message of condolence to the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following an Odious Terrorist attacks which occurred in Yola, and Kano, Northeastern and Northwestern Nigeria killing forty seven people and injuring eighty four others.

In her message to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, President Johnson Sirleaf, on behalf of the government of Liberia, extended heartfelt condolences to President Buhari, and through him, to the Government and People of Nigeria, especially the bereaved families and families of the victims, for the irreparable loss sustained as a result of the tragic incident.

While expressing her deepest sympathy to her Nigerian counterpart and the People of Nigeria, President Johnson Sirleaf stated, “During this difficult time of mourning, you can be assured that the people of Liberia stand in solidarity with the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”.

President Johnson Sirleaf further assured Nigeria that Liberia will join other peace loving nations in condemning this act of terrorism perpetrated in Nigeria and at the same time call for global and regional cooperation and action in bringing an end to this barbarity against humanity.

The Liberian President then prayed that the Almighty Allah will grant President Buhari and the People of Nigeria strength, courage and fortitude as they go through this difficult period of national mourning. -Press release