President Goodluck Jonathan returned to Abuja, yesterday, after the burial rites of his younger brother, Chief Meni Jonathan in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, at the weekend, and thanked Nigerians for their support and goodwill.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, noted that Jonathan prayed God to bless and reward Nigerians for their love, kindness and sympathy which has helped to assuage the grief and pain of his family over the sad loss.?
The statement read in part: “On behalf of the entire Jonathan family, President Jonathan wishes to convey his immense thanks and appreciation to all Nigerians and friends of the country who showed sympathy and solidarity with him and members of his family as they mourned and buried the late Chief Meni Jonathan.
“The President wishes to particularly thank former heads of state, state governors, the entire leadership of the National Assembly, foreign heads of state and government, the diplomatic community, members of professional and non-governmental organisations and other Nigerians who either travelled to Otuoke for the burial ceremonies or commiserated with the family in other ways.”
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