President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Yusuf Buratai, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf Buratai.
The President was in a telephone conversation with Lt. Gen. Buratai, who had been at forefront of the ongoing war against the terror group, Boko Haram, in the Northeast.
Buhari, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, however prayed for the repose of the soul of the Buratai matriarch, whom he said lived a pious and generous life.
“President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday had a telephone conversation with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Buratai, commiserating with him over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf Buratai.
“The President condoled with all members of the family, praying that the almighty God will receive the soul of the departed matriarch, who lived a pious, prayerful and generous life.
“President Buhari also prayed that the almighty God will comfort Lt. Gen. Buratai, who has been at the epicenter of war against terrorists in North East, urging the family to find solace in Hajiya Hauwa’s good works”, the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Globacom, Dr Mike Adenuga Jnr, has also sent condolences to the President over the death of Malam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President, describing him as a “great patriot whose love and self-sacrificing dedication to the interest and progress of our country remained noble and intense until his death.’’
In a condolence letter, Dr Adenuga Jnr said:
“Although Malam Abba Kyari is no longer with us, his brilliant contributions and impeccable legacy will last forever and continue to remind us all of the need to do our best for family and country during our brief sojourn on earth.’’
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