May 14, 2026

Buhari sends condolences to France over Notre Dame cathedral fire

By Muhammad A. Aliyu

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his condolences to Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, and all its citizens over the massive fire that gutted Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Garba Shehu, the spokesman of the Nigerian president, said in a statement made available to Okay Nigeria on Tuesday that Buhari extended his sympathy to Christians in Nigeria and all over the world following the incident at the historical Cathedral.

The statement reads:

“President Buhari and Nigerians joined the world in shock and disbelief as the highly revered and historical church building went up in flames on Monday, praying that the almighty God will provide resources and capacity for full restoration.

“As one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, a central place of worship for Christians and symbol of France, the President urges joint faith in prayers for the country and its citizens.”

It was gathered that nobody was hurt in the fire incident which occurred on Monday.

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