President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed profound sadness over the passing of immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as “a statesman and leader of great integrity”.
Akpabio in a statement personally signed by him condoled with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the government and people of Katsina state and Buhari’s immediate family over the demise of the former president.
He described the departed former President as a “committed military officer that served Nigeria with zeal and patriotism and upon retirement transited to a democratic icon.”
In a similar development,
Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele has paid tributes to former President Muhammadu Buhari describing him as an unrepentant proponent of peace, stability and unity
In a statement by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Office of the Leader of the Senate on Monday, Bamidele reflected on how Buhari patriotically served hia fatherland, states and communities before he passed at the pass on of 82.
Also, the Southern Senators Forum expressed sadness over the demise of former President, Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in London
Chairman of the forum, senator Adetokunbo Abiru in a statement described Buhari as a symbol of integrity, discipline, and unwavering patriotism, noting that his administration prioritized the fight against insecurity, strengthened Nigeria’s infrastructural base, advanced agricultural self-sufficiency, and laid the groundwork for economic diversification.
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