The Federal Government of Nigeria has conveyed its condolences to the government and people of South Korea following the unfortunate crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216.
The plane crash happened on Sunday, December 29, 2024, when a Boeing 737-800 returning from Bangkok, Thailand, attempted to land at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea.
The jet went off the runway and slammed into a wall, causing a tremendous explosion.
Out of the 181 passengers and personnel on board, 179 died, leaving two survivors.
In a statement made by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the FG offered its sympathies to the deceased families and solidarity with South Korea during this difficult period.
The Federal Government described the crash as a tragic loss and reaffirmed Nigeria’s 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.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria sympathises with the Government of South Korea and the families of the victims of the deadly plane crash,” the statement read.
