President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of late Dr. Michael Okpara.
Gatekeepers News reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of the late Premier of Eastern Nigeria, Dr. Michael Okpara, on the passing of Lady Adanma Okpara.
The was contained in a statement signed by the Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina, titled ‘President Buhari condoles with the Okpara family over passage of Lady Adanma, wife of Dr Michael Okpara’.
The statement read in part, “the President joins the government and people of Abia State and all Nigerians in mourning the passing of an enterprising and disciplined mother, who was a worthy example of humility and hard work to her children and the many women she mentored in her community.
“As a recipient of several awards and honours from faith-based and humanitarian organisations, President Buhari affirms that the late wife of the very formidable figure in the First Republic and the Eastern Nigeria, led by example even after leaving public office.”
President Buhari therefore, consoled the family members, friends, and members of the Knight of John Wesley in the Methodist Church Nigeria, “who will greatly miss her warmth, grace, and depth of wisdom.”
The President prayed to God Almighty to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.
