The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended deep condolences to the government and people of Namibia over the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Geingob.

The President, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday, said on behalf of Nigerians he joins in mourning the painful loss of a veteran in the struggle for democracy.

Tinubu described Geingob whom the world remembered for his compassion and wisdom, as a proponent of good governance and advocate of economic, social, and political solidarity among African people.

He noted that the tragedy came at a time when Africa needs more visionary leaders who believe in the common destiny of the continent, and who can strengthen bonds across borders and spread the tendrils of cooperation across all fields of human endeavour.

“As Namibia mourns, I assure the Republic that his thoughts and prayers, and indeed those of Nigerians, are with them,” Ajuri noted in the condolence message.