Secretary-General Condemns National Day Car Bombing in Nigeria

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General condemns the car bombing today near the venue of the National Day parade in Abuja, which reportedly resulted in a number of deaths and destruction.  The attack was particularly sad, coming on the day on which Nigerians were celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of their nation’s independence.  The Secretary-General expresses his sincere sympathy and condolences to the Government and people of Nigeria and the bereaved families.

The Secretary-General wishes to assure the people and Government of Nigeria of the unflinching support and solidarity of the United Nations as they seek to address the challenges confronting the country, and in particular to consolidate the significant gains made in promoting democratic governance and improving the welfare of all Nigerians.

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