President Muhammadu
Buhari has described the death of Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Adnan
Mahmoud, as ” a great loss of a passionate friend of Nigeria and a fine
diplomat who identified himself with the progress and development of our
country.”
“The late
Adnan Mahmoud was one of the finest diplomats I have ever met and his humility
was one of his endearing virtues,” President Buhari said in a condolence
message.
According to the
President, “the late Saudi Arabian Ambassador had dedicated himself
sincerely to promoting constructive and beneficial relationship between Nigeria
and his country, and we cannot therefore forget his remarkable achievements in
forging closer ties between the two countries.”
“Surely,
Nigeria will have fond and enduring memories of Adnan Mahmoud who, to the best
of my recollection, was one of the greatest diplomats ever posted to Nigeria.
He had worked assiduously for the progress and development of Nigeria and would
never forget these significant contributions. May Allah bless and forgive his
gentle soul”, Buhari further noted.
“On behalf of my
family, the government and people of Nigeria, I convey my condolences to the
His Majesty, King Salman, the government and of the Royal Kingdom of Saudi over
this irreparable loss,” said the President.
