President Jonathan Declares 3 Day Mourning For Nelson Mandela

President Goodluck Jonathan has declared three days of national mourning for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela, who died yesterday.
Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the period and President Jonathan urged all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with the people of South Africa as they mourn the “great liberator, freedom fighter and hero of the black race.”
A statement issued by his media aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, said the President also called for special prayers in mosques and churches in Nigeria during the period of mourning which begins on Friday, for the peaceful repose of Dr. Mandela’s soul.

A special inter-denominational memorial service for the anti-apartheid icon will be held at the State House Chapel on Sunday.