Tinubu Condoles With Niger’s Military Leader Tijani Over Father’s Death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commiserated with Niger Republic military president General Abdourahamane Tiani over the death of his father, Elhadji Tiani Hassane.
Elhadji Hassane died on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the venerable age of 110.
President Tinubu said the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are with the people and government of Niger during this period of mourning.
“The passing of a father brings a profound and deeply personal grief,” the President wrote, urging his Nigerien counterpart to take solace in the fact that his father made a huge impact in the lives of his people and lived to the remarkable age of 110 years.
President Tinubu remarked: “In this moment of mourning, I pray that you will find solace in the enduring legacy of faith, honour, and integrity that your father leaves behind, and in the knowledge that his long and fulfilled life was a blessing to all who knew him.
“Nigeria stands in solidarity with Your Excellency and the Government and people of the Republic of Niger during this period of grief.”
President Tinubu prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT), in His infinite mercy, would grant the deceased Al-Jannah Firdaus and comfort all those he left behind.
