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The Nigerian Government has conveyed its condolences to the government and people of Zambia following the recent death of former President Edgar Lungu on 5 June 2025. Lungu passed away at the age of 68.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, expressed Nigeria’s sympathies in a statement issued on Saturday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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“The departed President Lungu served Zambia with dedication from 2015 to 2021, steering the nation through significant milestones, including infrastructure development and regional diplomacy, while upholding the spirit of ‘One Zambia, One Nation’.
“His leadership saw to the appointment of Zambia’s first female president and other initiatives, to promote inclusivity, national unity, and economic diversification, among other things.
“Nigeria also acknowledges president Lungu’s contributions to strengthening Africa’s collective voice on the global stage and his commitment to regional solidarity.
“We, therefore, stand in solidarity with the Lungu family, the Patriotic Front, and all Zambians during this period of national mourning.
“Nigeria joins the international community in celebrating his life and times. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
