President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the death of the deceased thespian, Usman Baba Pategi popularly known as Samanja, as a painful loss, saying he contributed to the progress of the country through the various vocations he pursued in his lifetime.
Condoling with the family of the retired soldier, broadcaster, and veteran actor, Baba Pategi, President Tinubu said Samanja was a patriot who left behind several indelible impressions.
“The late Pategi chose to obey the call to national duty when the country needed his service. His television show, Samanja, was must-watch entertainment for decades. Through the show, he taught young citizens national values and respect for our service. He was a patriot who left behind several indelible impressions,” the President said.
President Tinubu urged the Pategi family, the people and governments of Niger and Kaduna states, the Pategi Emirate Council, and members of the Nigerian entertainment industry to take comfort in the legacy of the deceased.
The late thespian, Usman Baba Pategi died on Sunday at age 84.
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