The Federal Government has expressed grief over the death of a 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Miss Marian Adaobi Nnani, who was killed following a Russian aerial attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, describing the incident as a tragic loss.
According to the ministry, Nnani, a graduate of the Kharkiv National Medical University, reportedly died from injuries she sustained during the attack on the eastern Ukrainian city.
The government extended its condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and members of the Nigerian community affected by the incident.
It also prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased and for strength for her family to bear the loss.
The ministry disclosed that it had commenced efforts to verify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The Ministry is in contact with the relevant authorities as well as Nigeria’s Missions in Ukraine and Germany to verify the circumstances surrounding the incident and to provide the necessary consular assistance to the family,” the statement added.
The Federal Government reiterated its concern over the continued loss of civilian lives in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and renewed its call for an immediate end to hostilities.
It urged all parties to embrace dialogue, diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of disputes in line with international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter.
The ministry further reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to protecting the welfare of its citizens abroad, assuring that it would continue to monitor developments and provide the necessary support through its diplomatic missions.
The Guardian
