The Federal Government has mourned the death of Miss Nnani Adaobi Marian, a Nigerian medical graduate who reportedly lost her life after suffering injuries in a Russian aerial strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
According to the ministry, the government received the news of the 23-year-old graduate of Kharkiv National Medical University with deep sorrow.
It stated that Marian “reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during a Russian aerial attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine.”
The Federal Government sympathised with the deceased’s family, friends, colleagues and Nigerians affected by the incident.
“The Federal Government extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, colleagues, and the Nigerian community affected by this tragic loss,” the statement stated.
The ministry also disclosed that it had begun liaising with relevant authorities, as well as Nigeria’s diplomatic missions, to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and provide support to the bereaved family.
“The Ministry is in contact with the relevant authorities as well as Nigeria’s Missions in Ukraine and Germany to verify the circumstances surrounding the incident and to provide the necessary consular assistance to the family,” the statement added.
The government further reiterated its concern over the humanitarian impact of the war in Ukraine, especially the continued loss of civilian lives.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria reiterates its deep concern over the continuing loss of civilian lives arising from the ongoing conflict and renews its call for an immediate cessation of hostilities,” the ministry stated.
It also renewed its appeal for all parties involved in the conflict to resolve their differences through peaceful means.
“Nigeria urges all parties to embrace dialogue, diplomacy, and the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter,” the statement said.
The ministry reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Nigerians living abroad, noting that it would continue to monitor the situation closely while providing the necessary assistance through the country’s diplomatic missions.
