Abuja: The Federal Government on Thursday condoled the Indian government over the tragic crash of Air India Flight-171 in Ahmedabad.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar disclosed this in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the
Ministry.
Tuggar said, “Nigeria expresses profound sorrow and extends its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of India over the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.
“This devastating incident, which claimed the lives of over 290 individuals, has left the global community in mourning.
“Nigeria stands in solidarity with India during this immense grief and unfortunate loss.
“While initial reports indicate no Nigerian citizen was aboard the flight, the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi remains in close contact with Indian authorities to verify this information and provide consular assistance where necessary.
“In this moment of shared sorrow, Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to global aviation safety and supports the call for a thorough investigation into the crash to prevent such tragedies in the future.”
The minister further commiserates with the families of the bereaved and all those affected by this tragic incident.