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<p>The people and government of Angola have paid tribute to Nigeria’s late former Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed, in recognition of his historic contributions to Angola’s independence and Nigeria’s enduring commitment to African solidarity.</p>
<p>According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday to honour and recognise the late former Head of State, Angola also honoured former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Minister of External Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, acknowledging Nigeria’s pivotal support during Angola’s liberation struggle against Portuguese colonial rule in the mid-1970s.</p>
<p>The award ceremony took place in Angola’s capital, Luanda, as part of the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations.</p>
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<p>According to the statement, during a time when Angola faced economic blockades and international isolation, Nigeria, under Muhammed’s leadership, was among the first nations to recognise the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) government, stressing that Nigeria also provided a financial lifeline of $17 million to help Angola rebuild and resist external pressures.</p>
<p>Speaking at the event, President of the Angola–Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tangyalamba Veloso, lauded Muhammed’s courage and foresight.</p>
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<p>She highlighted his bold stance in 1975, when he declared Angola’s government legitimate despite Cold War tensions and opposition from Western powers, positioning Nigeria as a moral voice for the continent.</p>
<p>He told the oil companies, if you pull out of Angola and don’t give them back their resources, you will also pull out from Nigeria and lose all your money. You won’t have Angola nor Nigeria to help your finances,” she said.</p>
<p>Her tribute emphasised that Muhammed’s actions not only provided immediate support but also shaped the course of Angola’s history.</p>
<p>“He was the first to provide financial assistance $17 million, and the first president to recognize Angola as an independent country,” Veloso said, drawing applause from attendees.</p>
<p>The ceremony served as both a celebration of Angola’s independence and a reminder of Nigeria’s historic leadership and solidarity across Africa.</p>
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