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Plane Crash: Nigerian Govt Sympathizes With South Korea

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. - A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Bangkok to South Korea crashed on arrival on December 29, killing at least 85, emergency services said, with a bird strike and adverse weather conditions cited as likely causes. (Photo by Handout / South Korean National Fire Agency / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / SOUTH KOREAN NATIONAL FIRE AGENCY" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Conveys condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with South Korea
Describes the crash as a tragic loss
Reaffirms support for the South Korean people

The Federal Government has commiserated with the government and people of South Korea amid the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which led to the death of about 179 passengers.

A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa in Abuja on Sunday, said the Federal Government conveyed its condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with South Korea.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the crash occurred on Sunday, December 29, 2024, when the Boeing 737-800, returning from Bangkok, Thailand, attempted to land at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea.

The plane was said to have skidded off the runway and collided with a wall, resulting in a fiery explosion.

Out of the 181 passengers and crew on board, 179 lost their lives, leaving only two survivors.

The Nigerian government described the crash as a tragic loss, reaffirming its support for the South Korean people.

“The Federal Republic of Nigeria wishes to express her sincere condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of Korea for the unfortunate crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 that occurred on Sunday, December 29th, 2024.