Governor of Osún State of signs Book of Condolences in Nigeria
Nigeria, December 1, 2016.The Governor of Osún State, Rauff Aregbesola, was received at the Cuban Embassy in Nigeria this morning.
The Governor of Osún State and some members of his government went to sign the Book of condolences due to the death of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro.
Remarks by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, and President of the Councils of State and Ministers, during the massive posthumous tribute to Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, in Havana's Plaza de la Revolución , November 29, 2016, Year 58 of the Revolution
Esteemed heads of state and government;
Gentlemen, leaders of delegations;
Outstanding figures;
Friends all;
Dear people of Cuba:
(Applause)
His Excellency Umaru Tanko Almakura has lauded the Cuban Government for its firm stand on health related issues and expressed the readiness of Nasarawa State to partner Cuba in the areas of healthcare and agriculture.
Governor Almakura made this known when he received the Cuban Ambassador Carlos Trejo-Sosa who was in the state for a courtesy visit and discussions on various issues at the Government House Lafia.
Speaking on the healthcare collaboration the Governor stated it would have a more positive approach if a research and diagnostic laboratory is set up in Nasarawa State , saying that such an effort would go a long way in stemming the tide of Lasa fever among other diseases.