Nigerian govt mourns Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Al Thani

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, aged 74. Qatar declared a four-day national mourning period starting Monday, with ministries closed and flags at half-mast. Nigeria's condolences were conveyed on Sunday by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa on behalf of Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. Sheikh Hamad, who ruled from 1995 to 2013, is hailed as a visionary leader who transformed Qatar.