Queen Elizabeth: British High Commission Holds Service Of Commemoration In Lagos

The British High Commission held a Service of Commemoration in honour of departed Queen Elizabeth II in Lagos on Wednesday.

The Service of Commemoration was held at the residence of the Deputy British High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn-Jones.

He said in a statement; “All through her days on the throne, she showed professionalism and dedication that she became renowned for in public service.

“She met 15 prime ministers and visited all Commonwealth countries with the exception of four and also travelled to 117 countries, including Nigeria, which she visited twice on behalf of the UK.

"She will be greatly missed as she has left a void that would be difficult to fill over time.

“Bearing in mind that she lacked the explicit power and voice that world leaders tend to have, she led with deepest and softest of touches thereby touching lives of many across the world.”

Dignitaries at the event includes Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lucy Pearson, Country Director, British Council, and Pastor Paul Adefarasin, Prelate, House on the Rock Churches, among others.