The family of the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for the widespread support shown following his death.
Buhari passed away last week at the age of 82 in a clinic in
London, United Kingdom.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mamman Daura, nephew of
the late Nigerian leader, conveyed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and his
wife, Remi, for their roles before and after Buhari’s passing.
Daura, who spoke in a statement signed by Garba Shehu,
spokesperson to the former president, said the outpouring of condolences and
prayers brought solace during a time of deep sorrow.
“It is truly comforting to receive such support from the
President and the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, who went to the United
Kingdom and later came to Daura, where he and the ministers spent several days
during the mourning period,” the statement reads.
“These have instilled confidence in all of us to face this
loss with courage.”
He commended Tinubu for declaring a public holiday and
renaming the University of Maiduguri after Buhari, describing them as
“thoughtful gestures”.
Daura acknowledged the sympathy of global leaders who
reached out in different ways — by calls, letters, representatives, or personal
visits.
“Of special note were those of the King of England, King
Charles III, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Deputy
Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, the chairman of the African Union, and that
of the Committee of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS countries, and our
former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar,” he said.
He said the family draws strength from the solidarity shown
by Nigerians and others despite the “irreplaceable” pain of losing their
relative and former president.
Daura thanked Vice-President Shettima and his wife and
extended appreciation to governors, particularly Dikko Radda of Katsina and
Babagana Zulum of Borno.
He said governors from Adamawa, Kano, Kwara, Lagos, Kaduna,
Imo, Nasarawa, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kebbi also showed support.
He extended the family’s gratitude to former vice-presidents
Atiku Abubakar, Namadi Sambo, Yemi Osinbajo, and Babagana Kingibe, while
acknowledging former governors, including Peter Obi, for their kind words of
condolence.
“We do sincerely thank the Secretary to the Government of
the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume and his predecessor in office, Boss
Mustapha, the current Chief of Staff, Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila and his
predecessor, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, former and serving members of the
cabinet in both administrations for their activities in these events and their
comforting words,” Daura said.
“We are very pleased with the amazing gestures of our
traditional leaders, notably the Sultan of Sokoto, the Shehu of Borno, the Emir
of Gwandu, and the host emirs of Katsina and Daura, as well as the various
emirs and chiefs from all over Nigeria and the neighboring countries who came
in person or sent representatives.
“We have been honored by the large turnout of religious
leaders, Islamic, Christian, and of other faiths, community leaders, women,
youth, and politicians of various leanings, whose surge in Daura was both
challenging and reassuring.
“The family in Daura is also thanking past and serving
security and intelligence, police and military leaders, permanent secretaries,
and the rank-and-file civil servants, community groups and associations, civil
society, and the media of communications.
“The family expresses its appreciation to the nation’s
business leaders who visited Daura, including Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Abdul Samad
Isyaka Rabi’u, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Kola Adesina, and
Nasiru Danu.
“We also take this opportunity to thank the entire citizens
of this country and those of other nations represented by their missions in
Nigeria.
“All of Nigeria came out in force to bury Buhari and condole
with us and pray for him. We are deeply grateful for the visits, the condolence
messages, and prayers on him. We are thankful to all.
“We respect your prayers as I and the family go through this
period. May the Almighty Allah bless and reward you all.”
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