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Nigeria Expresses Sympathy Over South Korea Plane Crash
Federal Government Expresses Sympathy for South Korea
- Tragic Crash: Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
- Cause: The Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport.
- Casualties: Out of 181 passengers and crew, 179 died, with only two survivors.
Nigeria Offers Condolences
On Sunday, Ekohotblog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria expressed its deep sympathy to the government and people of South Korea following the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216. The flight, which was returning from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed on December 29, 2024, while attempting to land at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea. The plane skidded off the runway, hit a wall, and exploded, resulting in a devastating loss of life.
This handout photo taken and released on December 29, 2024 by the South Korean National Fire Agency shows the scene where a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, some 288 kilometres southwest of Seoul on December 29, 2024.
The crash claimed 179 lives, leaving only two survivors among the 181 people on board. In response, Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, released a statement conveying heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and to South Korea.
The statement read: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express sincere condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of Korea for the unfortunate crash. We stand in solidarity with South Korea and the grieving families during this heartbreaking time.”
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