Thousands of people packed out a remembrance services in Abuja for Queen Elizabeth lI organised by a Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion.

Rev Ali Buba Lamido, Dean of the Church of Nigeria, said that as the head of the Anglican Communion, the Queen was the head of our church.

Others describes her as “lovable, soft spoken and courageous”.

One of those at the service, Saratu Beatrice Chidoko, told the Gopde Global Resources that she “admired the Queen as one who loved colours".

"I am attracted to the Queen dressing," she stated.

British High Commissioner to Nigeria Catriona Laing and Defence Attache Matt Munro were also at the service.

Prayers were said for the Queen's soul to find eternal rest and those present also prayed for King Charles III.