Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a thoroughbred patriot, an officer, and a statesman.
Gatekeepers News reports that Keyamo, while delivering the tribute at an expanded Special Federal Executive Council meeting held in honour of the late President, highlighted Buhari’s commitment to honesty, integrity, and discipline in public office.
“President Muhammadu Buhari served this country completely unblemished,” Keyamo said. “He embodied honesty and integrity in public office, leading by example and inspiring transparency and accountability in governance.”
Keyamo, who served under Buhari in various capacities, including as Campaign Spokesperson and Minister of State, praised the late President’s discipline and commitment to hierarchical order.
“The Buhari I know will NEVER, EVER sacrifice hierarchical order and discipline on the altar of personal relationships, family ties or friendships,” he said.
The Minister also reflected on Buhari’s remarkable journey, from his early days as a military officer to his tenure as President, noting that he had reinvented himself and recrafted his legacy.
“From the image of a no-nonsense and stern military dictator to the hero and symbol of Change and Hope that the nation chose to defeat a behemoth ruling party and sitting President in 2015,” Keyamo said.
Keyamo described Buhari as a quintessential patriot, a fine officer, and an exceptional statesman. “He came, he fought and he conquered. He has finished the course and run a good race. Goodbye Mai Gaskiya!” he said, bidding farewell to the late President.
