The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari have sent out his congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee.
Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Head of the Commonwealth of Nations is currently commemorating her 70th year amid celebrations in the United Kingdom.
Buhari observed that the Queen is the first British monarch to reach seven decades on the throne.
In his message, the President hailed her milestones including being the youngest ever on the throne, and handling her role with grace.
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He described the Queen as a loyal, patriotic, and compassionate leader who works for the people, not as a ruler but as a friend and compatriot.
‘People never lose trust in Queen Elizabeth. Their firm belief is that she always has the potential to deliver, especially during troubled times.
‘It is confirmation of the fact that Queen Elizabeth always acts and delivers according to people’s expectations’, Buhari said.
The Nigerian leader, on behalf of the government and citizens, wishes her more years in excellent condition of health.
Africa Daily News, New York reports that the four days of celebrations are beginning in the UK to mark Queen Elizabeth’s platinum jubilee. DW’s Birgit Maas looks at how people there plan to mark the occasion, and what the queen means to them.
Queen Elizabeth waved to cheering crowds massed outside Buckingham Palace on Thursday as Britain kicked off four days of pomp, parties, and parades to celebrate her record-breaking 70 years on the British throne.
Tens of thousands of royal supporters waving flags lined the streets of London for a military parade that marked the start of Platinum Jubilee events. Millions of people across Britain and the world were expected to join street parties, watch the festivities and light beacons in honour of the 96-year-old queen.
Elizabeth, holding a walking stick and wearing a dusky dove blue outfit that she also wore for an official Jubilee photograph released on Thursday, was joined by her son and heir Prince Charles, 73, and other senior royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
