President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed immense sadness over the death of former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela.<\/p>\n
In a condolence message to President Jacob Zuma, President Jonathan conveyed the sympathy and solidarity of the Federal Government and people of Nigeria to him and all South Africans as they mourn Dr. Mandela.<\/p>\n
\u201cI write to commiserate with you, the Government and people of South Africa and the family of Dr. Nelson Mandela on the death of one of the greatest sons of Africa.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough it has come at the advanced age of 95, Madiba\u2019s death will create a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill in our continent.\u00a0 He will be sorely missed by all who cherish love, peace and freedom the world over and will be eternally honoured for his immense contribution to the dismantling of the apartheid policy, one of the world\u2019s most obnoxious systems whose under-pining philosophy was the degradation of man by man.<\/p>\n
\u201cDr. Mandela served as a source of inspiration to the oppressed peoples all over the world.\u00a0 In the course of his life-long epic struggle for freedom, fairness, justice, equity and the human rights of his oppressed people, Dr. Mandela made unparalleled personal sacrifices. The indefatigable spirit which he demonstrated throughout his life will continue to inspire present and future generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cDr. Mandela will always be remembered and honoured by all mankind as one of its greatest liberators, a wise, courageous and compassionate\u00a0 leader, and an icon of true democracy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe join you, the Mandela family, the people of South Africa and lovers of freedom, peace, justice and equity all over the world in praying that God Almighty will receive the Great Madiba\u2019s soul and grant him eternal rest,\u201d President Jonathan wrote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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