Tinubu mourns death of Tanzania President Samia’s husband
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Tinubu, in a condolence message, described Hafidh as a lifelong companion to President Samia and extended his condolences to her, their children, the Hassan family and the people of Tanzania. He said Hafidh had stood quietly […] Tinubu mourns death of Tanzania President…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his condolences upon learning of the passing of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. In a heartfelt message, Tinubu referred to Hafidh as a devoted lifelong companion to President Samia, and conveyed his deepest sympathies to the Tanzanian leader, her children, the Hassan family, and the people of Tanzania.
The Nigerian president emphasized that Hafidh had stood by Samia's side for nearly half a century, witnessing various phases of her service to her nation. "I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of my dear sister and colleague," Tinubu conveyed. He further noted that the loss had left a void, depriving President Samia of a lifelong companion, her children of a father, and the family, of one of its pillars.
"On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, and on behalf of my family, I extend my deepest condolences to President Samia, her children, the Hassan family and the people of Tanzania," he added. Tinubu prayed for Hafidh's soul to rest in peace, and for President Samia and her family to find the strength to cope with their grief.
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