United States President, Barack Obama has condoled with the federal government of Nigeria over Sunday’s plane crash that claimed over one hundred lives.
Speaking through the Secretary of State, Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday night, the US President he United extended his deepest condolences to those who lost family and loved ones in the deadly plane crash in Lagos, Nigeria.
“We stand with the people of Nigeria at this difficult time and we are prepared to assist the Nigerian Government in its investigation of this tragic accident” President Barrack Obama was quoted.
Also, the Spokesperson of the White House, Mr. Mark Toner, during a briefing with Journalists during in Washington condoled with Nigerians, adding that it had been confirmed that there were some U.S. citizens on board the ill-fated flight that crashed in Lagos on Sunday.
“We’re still, frankly, unable to provide a firm number.? Once we’re able to, we’ll get that to you all. I can also say that our consulate in Lagos is working both to notify the next of kin and also provide any appropriate consular assistance” added.
In his reactions to the plane crash, the United States Deputy Secretary, Mr. William J. Burn, said that the on-going Bi-National Meetings between both countries in Washington DC were against a sad and tragic backdrop. “Let me extend once again our deepest and sincerest sympathies to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the terrible plane crash in Lagos” he added.