The President of the ECOWAS Commission, His Excellency Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo 
has expressed his heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with President Goodluck 
Ebele Jonathan of Nigeria, over the Sunday 15th December 2012 helicopter crash 
that claimed the lives of six people, including a State Governor and former 
National Security Adviser.
 
“We received with utmost dismay the news of the helicopter accident,” the ECOWAS 
Chief said in a condolence message to President Jonathan.
 
On behalf of ECOWAS Institutions, he also expressed his sincere condolences to 
the affected families.
 
“While joining in the national prayers for the repose of the souls of these 
illustrious sons of the soil, I wish to renew to Your Excellency the expression 
of my highest consideration,” President Ouédraogo added.