Nigeria Declares Three days of National Mourning for Mandela

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Friday, December 6th, 2013

The African Examiner

President Goodluck  Jonathan has declared three days of national mourning for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela who passed away on Thursday.

Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the period and President Jonathan urges all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with the brotherly people of South Africa as they mourn the great liberator, freedom fighter and hero of the black race.

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

A special inter-denominational memorial service for Dr. Mandela will be held at the State House Chapel on Sunday.

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