Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has mourned the passing of Ex-president, Muhammadu Buhari, saying Nigeria has lost a true patriot, whose life was marked by unyielding devotion to the nation he loved.
Prof. Osinbajo said in his tribute titled, BUHARI: NIGERIA HAS LOST A TRUE PATRIOT-OSINBAJO, released on Sunday that President Buhari’s legacy will endure as a testament to the nobility of public service, defined by honesty, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the public good.
“Dolapo and I received, with profound sadness, the news of the passing of His Excellency, former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
“In the moments that followed, we spoke with Her Excellency Aisha Buhari and their son Yusuf Buhari to express our heartfelt condolences and to share in the deep grief of their beloved family—one with whom we had the honour of serving our nation for eight memorable years.
“Nigeria has lost a true patriot—a man whose life was marked by unyielding devotion to the nation he loved. President Buhari’s legacy will endure as a testament to the nobility of public service, defined by honesty, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the public good.
Prof. Osinbajo prays that God Almighty will grant comfort and strength to his family and all who mourn his passing.
“We pray that the Almighty God will grant comfort and strength to his family, and to all who mourn his passing. May his memory always be blessed.” Prof Osinbajo added.
Olusola Akintonde