Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
5 May 2002
The Government of South Africa expresses its shock and sympathy at the news of the crash of the commercial passenger aircraft in Kano, Northern Nigeria on Saturday, 4th May 2002.
The Government of South Africa conveys its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Nigeria and to the families of the victims who have perished during the crash.
The people of South Africa grieve with the people of Nigeria at this difficult and painful moment.
The State Visit that President Obasanjo was scheduled to pay to South Africa from 6-7 May 2002, at the invitation of President Mbeki, has consequently been deferred.
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