Vice President Yemi Osinbajo signed the register of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House in London on Sunday.
Laolu Akande, Mr. Osinbajo’s Senior Special Assistant in Media and Advertising, revealed this in a statement.
The vice president, in his message, described the late Queen Elizabeth II as a monarch of all ages who united people from all over the world.
“Nigeria joins the Government and people of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and the rest of the world in expressing our deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of a Monarch for all Seasons.
“May the Lord bless his memory,” he said.
The vice president also joined other world leaders in paying their last respects to the late British monarch at the Queen’s funeral at different times on Sunday.
World leaders who visited Westminster Hall to witness the ceremony alongside Mr. Osinbajo included the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, among other members of royalty and Heads of State and Government.
Subsequently, Mr. Osinbajo held a bilateral meeting with the UK Foreign Minister, James Cleverly.
They discussed how to improve business ties between the two countries, especially by expanding opportunities for Nigerian businesses and supporting the country’s climate goals.
The duo discussed the imperative of strengthening the international coalition to address insecurity in the Sahel region and the Horn of Africa.
Mr. Cleverly welcomed Nigeria’s participation in the funeral program for Queen Elizabeth II.
He expressed his gratitude for Nigeria’s solidarity and friendship with the UK during the mourning for the monarch and also celebrating the life and times of the late Queen.
At press time, King Charles III was receiving the Vice President and other visiting world leaders at a reception at Buckingham Palace as part of the British monarch’s state funeral activities.
On Monday, Osinbajo will also attend the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey.
