By Ayodele Oni
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday extended condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government, and the people of the Republic of India following the crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and offered prayers for the families of the victims, the injured, and the entire Indian nation during this moment of grief.
The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu Condoles With Narendra Modi, Victims Of Air India.’
Tinubu also commiserated with the leaders of Great Britain, Portugal, and Canada over losing their nationals on the ill-fated flight.
“The tragedy of Air India reminds us, once again, of the fragility of life and the common bond of humanity that holds us together.
“At this moment of sorrow and pain, Nigeria stands in solidarity with our friend, brother and partner, Narendra Modi, and the people of India.
“Nigeria also deeply sympathises with the families and friends of other victims on board the aircraft,” Tinubu said.
Meanwhile, the only survivor of the crash, British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh has been identified.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said “there was one survivor who was in seat 11A on the London-bound Boeing 787-8 flight. The flight manifest shared by authorities said the passenger in that seat was British national Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.”
Videos and pictures of Mr Ramesh have surfaced online. According to him, “Thirty seconds after take-off, there was a loud noise and then the plane crashed. It all happened so quickly.”
Commissioner Malik said “the survivor has been in the hospital and is under treatment.”
The plane crashed into accommodation used by doctors less than a minute after take-off. Verified video shows Air India plane descending moments before crash
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