President Of India Condoles Passing Away Of Nigerian President

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the passing away of the President of Nigeria Mr. Umaru Yar'Adua.

In her condolence message, to the new President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, the President has said, "I have learnt with immense grief the news of the death of President Umaru Yar'Adua. I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences at this tragic loss. Our condolences may please be conveyed to the family of the late President.

I am confident that the friendly people of Nigeria will overcome this loss and march ahead in attaining greater social and economic progress."

This release issued at 18:45 hrs.