Buhari’s Death a Colossal Loss to the Nation – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a great loss to Nigeria.
In a condolence message released on Sunday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Buhari as a transparent, courageous, and honest leader.
He described the late former President as someone who genuinely loved Nigeria and made meaningful contributions to the nation’s development.
The Governor extended his condolences to Buhari’s immediate family and President Bola Tinubu on the passing of his predecessor. He also offered sympathies to leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), mourning the loss of one of the party’s most respected founders and leaders.
“On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, the people and government of Lagos State, I mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, one of Nigeria’s most prominent military and political leaders.
“He was a courageous, disciplined, respected and passionate leader. His commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria is worthy of emulation because he provided honest and transparent leadership in the country.
“Former President Buhari demonstrated unparalleled leadership skills, patriotism, and courage in steering the ship of Nigeria. He was a respected leader who served Nigeria passionately in different capacities and leaving with unblemished records.
“He sacrificed the greater part of his life in the service of our dear country. He contributed immensely to the unity, growth and development of Nigeria and served passionately as Military Governor, Minister of Petroleum Resources, Head of State, and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander -in- Chief of the Armed Forces.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his wife, Hajia Aisha Buhari, friends, political associates and the entire Federal Government, Kastina State and the good people of Daura. May God bless the former President Muhammadu Buhari’s soul and grant Nigerians the strength to bear this loss,” Governor Sanwo-Olu prayed.
