President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
In a condolence message, Tinubu described the deceased as a lifelong companion who stood quietly beside President Samia for nearly five decades through different seasons of her service to Tanzania.
The Nigerian President said the loss would be deeply painful for President Samia, her children and the entire Hassan family, describing Hafidh as “one of the pillars” of the family.
“I know what this loss means to President Samia and her family. She has lost a lifelong companion, her children a beloved father, and the family one of its pillars,” Tinubu said.
He extended condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, as well as his family, to President Samia, her children, the Hassan family and the people of Tanzania.
Tinubu also emphasised the enduring bonds between African nations, saying Nigeria mourns with Tanzania and stands in solidarity with President Samia and her family during the period of grief.
“At moments such as this, the bonds that unite us as Africans matter even more. Nigeria mourns with Tanzania and stands with President Samia and her family in this hour of grief,” he said.
The President prayed that Almighty Allah would grant Hafidh Ameir Hassan eternal rest, while giving President Samia, her children and other members of the family the strength and fortitude to bear the painful loss.