Nigeria Declares 3 Days of Mourning for Mandela

President Goodluck Jonathan

 Nigeria— President Goodluck Jonathan has declared three days of national mourning following the death of the Dr Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically-elected
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The revered former statesman and anti-apartheid activist passed away on Wednesday evening at his Johannesburg home aged 95. He had been critically ill for some time.

“President Jonathan has declared 3 days of national mourning for former South African President, Dr Nelson Mandela who passed away yesterday,” stated Presidential Special Assistant on New Media, Reno Omokri.

He said the National Flags would be flown at half mast during the period.

“Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the period. President Jonathan urges Nigerians to unite in solidarity with South Africa,” said Omokri.

"The President also calls for special prayers in mosques and churches in Nigeria during the period of mourning which begins today, for the peaceful repose of Dr Mandela’s soul."