The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, have conveyed their deepest condolences to the government and people of Nigeria following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Saudi monarchs expressed their sympathy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian people, and the family of the deceased.
According to reports, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate messages of condolence to President Tinubu, highlighting the strong diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia during Buhari’s presidency. The two countries had strengthened bilateral ties across various areas, including religion, counterterrorism, oil cooperation, and trade.
During his tenure as President, Buhari maintained a close relationship with Saudi Arabia, fostering cooperation in key areas. The Saudi leadership’s public expression of condolence underscores the enduring bilateral relationship between Riyadh and Abuja, built on mutual respect and shared strategic interests.
The messages of condolence from the Saudi King and Crown Prince are a testament to the respect and admiration for Buhari’s leadership and his efforts to strengthen ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. The former president’s death has sparked an outpouring of tributes and condolences from around the world, reflecting his impact on the global stage.
Buhari passed away on Sunday at a medical facility in the United Kingdom at the age of 82. His body is expected to arrive in Nigeria and will be laid to rest in his hometown of Daura according to Islamic burial rites.
