Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, signed the condolence register of the British Royal Family, describing the late Queen Elizabeth II as a monarch for all seasons who brought people together from all over the world.
According to a statement signed late Sunday by the VP’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo joined other world leaders in Lancaster House, UK.
In a short tribute to the departed monarch, he wrote: “Nigeria joins the government and people of the UK, the Commonwealth and rest of the world in expressing our sincere condolence to the royal family on the passing of a monarch for all seasons. May the Lord bless her memory.”
The vice president also joined other leaders to pay their last respect at the Queen’s lying in state at different times on Sunday.
World leaders who visited Westminster Hall to witness the lying in state alongside the VP included the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau; U.S. President, Joe Biden and French President, Emmanuel Macron, among other royals and Heads of State and governments across the world.
Later at a bilateral meeting between Osinbajo and the UK Foreign Secretary, both leaders discussed how to improve trade ties between both countries, especially expanding opportunities for Nigerian businesses and supporting the country’s climate objectives.
They also discussed the imperative of strengthening the international coalition to tackle insecurity in the Sahel and the horn of Africa region.
The UK Foreign Secretary welcomed Nigeria’s participation in the funeral programme for Queen Elizabeth ll, expressing gratitude for Nigeria’s solidarity and friendship with the UK on the mourning of the monarch, and also celebration of the life and times of the late Queen.
By Sunday evening, and at Press Time, King Charles III was hosting the Vice President and other visiting world leaders at a reception at Buckingham Palace as part of activities for the State Funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
At 11 am, Monday, the Vice President will also attend the Funeral Service for the Queen at Westminster Abbey.
