Nigeria Commiserates with India Following Loss of over 290 Lives in Plane Crash

Nigeria Commiserates with India Following Loss of over 290 Lives in Plane Crash

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has expressed sorrow and extended its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of India over the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025.

The devastating incident which claimed the lives of over 290 individuals has left the global community in mourning.

In a statement signed on Thursday by the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, he noted that “Nigeria stands in solidarity with India during this period of immense grief and unfortunate loss.”

While initial reports indicate that no Nigerian citizen was aboard the flight, Ebienfa said the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi remains in close contact with Indian authorities to verify this information and provide consular assistance where necessary.

Commiserating the family of the bereaved, the Spokesperson reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to global aviation safety.

“In this moment of shared sorrow, Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to global aviation safety and supports the call for thorough investigation into the crash with a view to preventing  such tragedies in the future.

“The Federal Republic of Nigeria commiserates with the families of the bereaved and all those affected by this tragic incident.