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NIGERIA: FG Extends Condolences To South Korea Over Plan Crash

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By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria

The Nigeria Federal Government has expressed its deepest condolences to South Korea following the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which occurred on Sunday, 29 December 2024, resulting in the death of 179 passengers.

The air crash occurred when the Boeing 737-800, returning from Bangkok, Thailand, crash-landed at Muan International Airport in South Joella Province, South Korea.

In a statement issued by the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Kimiebi Ebienfa, The Nigerian Federal Government conveyed its condolences to the victims and their families.

“The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express her sincere condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of Korea for the unfortunate crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 that occurred on Sunday, December 29th, 2024.

“The Federal Government of Nigeria sympathizes with the Government of South Korea and the families of the victims of the deadly plane crash,” the statement read.