Governor Ahmed Aliyu has expressed deep shock and sadness over the news of the passing of former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
The Governor described the death of the former President as a monumental loss to the entire nation, noting that the vacuum left behind will be difficult to fill.
Governor Aliyu prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the late President’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds, grant him the highest place in paradise, and comfort his family during this difficult time.
On behalf of the government and good people of Sokoto state, the Governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late President, the government and people of Katsina State, and Nigerians as a whole over this tragic loss.
Similarly, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed condolences upon receiving the news of the demise of immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away in a London hospital on Sunday afternoon.
In an official statement released by the Media Team of the Sultan, he described the passing of Buhari as “the end of an era,” underscoring the significant contributions he made towards nation-building and his unwavering belief in the traditional institution as a pathway to achieve a Nigeria characterized by peace, unity, and prosperity.
“He was a great Nigerian leader, endowed with the qualities that commanded respect both before, during, and after his tenure as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” stated the Sultan.
Reflecting on Buhari’s impactful tenure, the Sultan noted, “As Military Head of State, he introduced discipline through the War Against Indiscipline (WAI). Additionally, as Federal Commissioner for Petroleum Resources, he was instrumental in establishing the only oil refineries that Nigeria has ever boasted of.
