The Federal Government has condoled the government and citizens of Cote d’Ivoire on the death of their former president, Henri Bedie.
Bedie died on Tuesday at age 89.
In a statement on Wednesday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli,
described Bedie as an astute career diplomat and a politician who would be remembered by his country.
The statement read, “The Federal Government of Nigeria commiserates with the Government and people of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire on the passing of H.E. Henri Bedie, former President of Côte d’Ivoire on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
“The late leader was a nationalist, an astute career diplomat, and a politician who will be remembered for his contributions towards the growth and development of Côte d’Ivoire.
“May his soul rest in peace and may God grant his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
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