Press statement from the presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply saddened by the
colossal calamity which occurred yesterday in the Saudi Arabia, claiming the
lives of hundreds of pilgrims, including some Nigerians. President Buhari
believes that the stampede at Mina in which a notable Nigerian Journalist,
Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf, Prof. Tijjani El-Miskin and others lost their lives is a
monumental tragedy, not only for citizens of the countries involved, but for
the global Islamic community.
The President extends sincerest condolences to the families
of the over 700 pilgrims who lost their lives in this latest disaster in the
Holy Places which occurred less than two weeks after a crane collapse in Mecca
claimed more than a hundred lives. President Buhari commiserates with the
Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Nigerian Union of Journalists on the sad loss
of Hajiya Bilkisu, an exemplary, dedicated, knowledgeable, very credible,
highly-respected, outstanding editor and columnist who, even in death, will
remain a glittering role model for journalists, within and outside Nigeria.
The President has taken note of the assurance by the Government of Saudi Arabia that Thursday's catastrophe will be investigated and urges King Salman to ensure a comprehensive and thorough exercise that will identify any flaws in Hajj organisation with a view to avoiding a recurrence of such tragedies during the annual pilgrimage.
In the knowledge that it is not within our powers to question the will of God, President Buhari prays that Almighty Allah will comfort the families who lost their beloved ones in the stampede and receive the souls of all those who died in the Holy Land while fulfilling the religious obligation of the Hajj. Garba Shehu SSA to the President (Media & Publicity) September 25, 2015
The President has taken note of the assurance by the Government of Saudi Arabia that Thursday's catastrophe will be investigated and urges King Salman to ensure a comprehensive and thorough exercise that will identify any flaws in Hajj organisation with a view to avoiding a recurrence of such tragedies during the annual pilgrimage.
In the knowledge that it is not within our powers to question the will of God, President Buhari prays that Almighty Allah will comfort the families who lost their beloved ones in the stampede and receive the souls of all those who died in the Holy Land while fulfilling the religious obligation of the Hajj. Garba Shehu SSA to the President (Media & Publicity) September 25, 2015
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