Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has released a statement honouring former President Muhammadu Buhari, emphasising his role as not just a political leader but a national icon.
Gatekeepers News reports that the NGF highlighted his qualities of humility, moral courage, and a steadfast commitment to Nigeria.
Buhari passed away on Sunday, July 13, in a London clinic after facing a prolonged illness.
The NGF statement, signed by AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the chairman of the forum and governor of Kwara State, described Buhari’s death as a significant loss not only for Nigeria but for the entire African continent.
“This death is a significant depletion in the ranks of Africa’s all-time great men,” the statement reads.
“Muhammadu Buhari was not just a former president or military leader; he was a national political leader with profound moral courage, character, and amazing sense of duty. He would be remembered for his humility, strategic patience, and modest lifestyle.”
The governors extended condolences to President Bola Tinubu on the death of “his dear friend, compatriot, immediate predecessor, and fellow party man”.
The forum also commiserated with Aisha Buhari, the former first lady, and the rest of the family, as well as Dikko Umar Radda, Katsina governor.
“We ask Allaah, who gives and takes life, to ease the account of His servant, Muhammadu Buhari, widen and lighten up his grave, admit him to Al-Jannah Firdaus, and bless the family and the nation with the patience to go through this phase,” AbdulRazaq said.
