By Najib Sani, Gombe
Northern States governors under the aegis of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, (NSGF), have mourned the former president Muhammadu Buhari saying they received with deep shock and immense sorrow the news of his demise.
Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, in a message on Sunday evening which he personally signed, described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a moment of great national mourning and an immense loss, not only to the North but to the entire nation.
He described the late president as embodiment of integrity and discipline.
“President Muhammadu Buhari was an iconic figure whose life embodied discipline, integrity and an steadfast commitment to the service of Nigeria.
“From his days as a young military officer to his tenure as military Head of State and later as a democratically elected President, Buhari distinguished himself as a leader of conviction and purpose. His legacy is one of sacrifice, selflessness, and steadfast commitment to the unity, security and progress of our dear country.
“To us in the Northern Governors’ Forum, President Buhari was not just a national icon, but also a mentor and moral compass who stood firm on the principles of accountability, transparency and good governance. He mentored with humility, governed with courage and lived a life marked by simplicity and patriotism.
Inuwa said Buhari’s death has left a huge vacuum “which will be deeply felt across every sector of our national life”.
“On behalf of the Northern Governors’ Forum, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his beloved family, the Daura Emirate, the government and people of Katsina State and indeed all Nigerians. We pray that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, forgives his shortcomings and grants him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus”, the NSGF Chairman prayed.
