Kaduna: Sen. Ahmed Makarfi on Sunday mourned the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London clinic on Sunday.
Makarfi, a former Governor of Kaduna State from 1999 -2007, in his condolence massage, said “I’ve received with shock but also total submission to the will of Allah (SWT) news of the death, today in London, of the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, at the age of 82.”
According to him, Buhari’s services to Nigeria across time would not be forgotten by many generations of Nigerians.
Makarfi said, “From the fight he fought for the preservation of the unity and integrity of the country as a young officer of the Nigerian Army, stints as a Military Governor of the then North-Eastern and later Borno, Minister of Petroleum.
“Also, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Head of State, as well as the Executive Chairman of the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund and lately as a two-term President, among others, he demonstrated total commitment to the country and humanity.”
He said the late president lived a life of great value, from which Nigerians, regardless of their ethnic, religious, or sectional backgrounds, can derive valuable lessons.
“He utilised the various leadership positions he held to give his best in moving Nigeria forward.
“His death at this time, when the country needs his wise counsel as a highly respected former leader, is therefore a source of sadness for all of us.
“We will remember him as a leader who gave his all for the country.
“It is with utmost sadness that I condole with his immediate family, relatives, associates, and all other Nigerians over this irreplaceable loss.
” I pray to Allah to forgive his shortcomings, strengthen his family, and give all of us the courage to bear this irreparable loss,” Makarki said.
