- Safiu Kehinde
The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of Zambia over the demise of its former president, Edgar Lungu.
NPO Reported that Lungu died on Thursday at the age of 68 years.
Reacting to the news of his demise, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, expressed Nigeria’s condolences in a statement on Saturday by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
Lungu, according to the statement, served Zambia with dedication, ensuring infrastructural development and regional diplomacy in the country.
The FG acknowledged the late President’s contribution to strengthening Africa’s collective voice on the global stage and his commitment to regional solidarity.
While joining the international community in celebrating the life and times of the ex-Zambian President, the FG expressed solidarity with Lungu’s party, the Patriotic Front, and all Zambians.
Tye statement read in part; “The departed President Lungu served Zambia with dedication from 2015 to 2021, steering the nation through significant milestones, including infrastructure development and regional diplomacy, while upholding the spirit of ‘One Zambia, One Nation’.
“His leadership saw to the appointment of Zambia’s first female president and other initiatives, to promote inclusivity, national unity, and economic diversification, among other things.
“Nigeria also acknowledges president Lungu’s contributions to strengthening Africa’s collective voice on the global stage and his commitment to regional solidarity.
“We, therefore, stand in solidarity with the Lungu family, the Patriotic Front, and all Zambians during this period of national mourning.
“Nigeria joins the international community in celebrating his life and times. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”