President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sent a message of condolence to the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following news of the death of Major General Suraj Alao  Abdurrahman, former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia,  and Major General of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who died after a period of ailment.

In her message to her Nigerian counterpart, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, President Johnson Sirleaf extended her heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian leader, and through him, to the Government and People of Nigeria, especially the bereaved family for the irreparable loss sustained.

“We have learned with profound sorrow, the news of the death of Major General Suraj Alao Abdurrahman, former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia,” President Johnson Sirleaf declared with deep sorrow.

The Liberian leader further noted that the late, Major General Abdurrahman, will be remembered for his numerous contributions made to the Government and People of Liberia, most especially his role played in forming the new Armed Forces of Liberia,  in the spirit of  African solidarity.