President Goodluck Jonathan has declared three days of
national mourning for former South African President, Nelson
Mandela who passed away yesterday at the age of 95. Flags are
to be flown at half-staff across Nigeria during the period.
Jonathan has urged all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with the
people of South Africa as they mourn the great liberator,
freedom fighter and hero of the black race. The President also
called for special prayers in mosques and churches in Nigeria
during the period of mourning which begins today, for the
peaceful repose of Mandela’s soul. A special inter-
denominational memorial service for Mandela will be held at
the State House Chapel on
national mourning for former South African President, Nelson
Mandela who passed away yesterday at the age of 95. Flags are
to be flown at half-staff across Nigeria during the period.
Jonathan has urged all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with the
people of South Africa as they mourn the great liberator,
freedom fighter and hero of the black race. The President also
called for special prayers in mosques and churches in Nigeria
during the period of mourning which begins today, for the
peaceful repose of Mandela’s soul. A special inter-
denominational memorial service for Mandela will be held at
the State House Chapel on