Queen Elizabeth II monarch of all seasons, says Nigeria's VP Osinbajo

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By BASHIR ADEFAKA

Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, described the late Queen Elizabeth II as a monarch for all seasons who brought people together from all over the world.

Osinbajo stated this in a short tribute at the Lancaster House, according to a statement sent same day to The DEFENDER by Mr. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President.

The Vice President also joined other world leaders to pay their last respect to the late British monarch at the Queen’s lying in state at different times on Sunday.

In the condolence register at Lancaster House, the Vice President said: “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.”

Later at a bilateral meeting between Osinbajo and the UK Foreign Secretary, they discussed how to improve trade ties between both countries especially expanding opportunities for Nigerian businesses and supporting the country’s climate objectives.

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