6 May 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the death of the President of Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua:
"President Yar'Adua's efforts in promoting regional peace and security and his contribution to Nigeria's leadership role within the international community will be remembered," said the Prime Minister. "Specifically, Canada commends President Yar'Adua's efforts to bring stability and security to the people of the Niger Delta."
"Canada is proud of its long partnership with Nigeria, a leader, both regionally and internationally. The past ten years of democratic governance have demonstrated the strength of Nigerians, and this strength will sustain them through the mourning period and beyond."
"I would like to extend, on behalf of the Canadian people, my condolences to the family of President Yar'Adua, the Government and the people of Nigeria. Canada has stood with Nigeria through the difficult period of President Yar'Adua's illness, and Canada mourns with Nigerians his passing."
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