Tinubu Offers Condolences for Nollywood Actor Duru's Death

President Bola Tinubu offered his condolences following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who passed away at the age of 57 after a brief illness. A statement released on Friday, October 23, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy described the loss as deeply painful for Nigeria's film industry and the broader creative community.

Duru's family announced his death on his official Instagram page in the early hours of October 23. Tinubu acknowledged that the legacies of artists like Duru, who dedicated their lives to entertaining, educating, and inspiring society, outlast their time on earth.

He noted that Duru's body of work would remain a permanent part of Nollywood's history and Nigeria's cultural heritage. The President prayed for the peaceful repose of Duru's soul and called on God to comfort his family, friends, colleagues, and admirers.

Tinubu also reaffirmed his administration's commitment to recognizing the role of the arts in national development and cultural preservation.