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Speaker 1: Family of the late Nigeria former President Muhammadu Buhari on

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Sunday issued and released a letter of appreciation to people

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who sent in condolence messages after the former Nigeria president

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died on Sunday, July thirteenth, twenty twenty five at a

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London hospital. But the Buhari family mentioned several names they

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considered as notable people among those who sent in condolences,

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which some of them did not attend the burial ceremony

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and apparently ignored three former presidents of Nigeria that were

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major rivals to the late Mahammadu Buhari’s presidency, despite the

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fact that former Presidents good Luck of Bele, Jonathan GJ,

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Ibrahem Badamasi Babighida IBB and A Lusigun Obasanjo Obij were

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among the notable personalities in the society to send condolences

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early enough to the family and the nation at large,

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exactly saying de Buhari died, while Obij personally issued video

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press released to war the death of Mohammadu Buhari. GJ,

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after issuing condolence message, visited the family of late Buhari

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in London the next day. To console with the bereaved

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family and also IBB. After mourning the demise of late

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President Muhammadu Buhari sent his children led by Mohammad Babughida

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to Katsina State to pay the family and the people

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condolence visit over the death of the late former head

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of State Mohammadu Buhari that was ousted out of powers

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then Nigeria Military head of State on August twenty seventh,

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nineteen eighty five by IVB in a bloodless coup that

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led to the arrest and detention of Buhari at a

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prison facility in Benin City for almost three years. A

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Lusigun Obasanjo took over as Nigeria head of state in

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nineteen seventy six after Buhari’s close associate in the Nigeria Military,

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Mtala Mohammad, was assassinated on February thirteenth, nineteen seventy six,

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a military head of state which Buhari was part of

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the group of offices that overthrew the government of General

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Yakubu Gowen and installed the assassinated Matala Mohammad as head

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of state. After the late Mattala Mohammad led the nineteen

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sixty six Nigerian counter coup in overthrowing the military regime

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of Johnson Nagui Aronsi and played a major role during

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the Nigerian Civil War and thereafter ruled Nigeria from the

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twenty ninth of July nineteen seventy five, during which he

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made Mohammadu Buhari became the first governor of Borno State

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following the division of the Northeastern State into Bauchi, Borno

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and Gongola states on February third, nineteen seventy six, after

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Obasanjo became military head of state. Buhari served as governor

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of Borno from February third, nineteen seventy six to March fifteenth,

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nineteen seventy six, during the era of Matala. Buhari was

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previously appointed as the governor of the Northeastern State from

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August first, nineteen seventy five to February third, nineteen seventy

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six until the division of the Northeastern State and the

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subsequent creation of three states from the region. Abasanjo was

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a major political contender to Buhari. After Nigeria returned to

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civil rule in nineteen ninety nine. Abasanjo defeated Buhari in

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the two thousand and three election and led his political

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party candidates Umaru Usiyaadua good Lakable Jonathan to defeat Buhari

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in two thousand seven twenty eleven, respectively, and in twenty fifteen,

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Abisanjo announced his neutrality in Nigeria politics following his resignation

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from the People’s Democratic Party PDP ahead of the March

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twenty eighth, twenty fifteen Nigeria general elections, and Buhari defeated

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the incumbent President Guodlakable Jonathan to become Nigeria President in

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twenty fifteen and subsequently re elected for second tenure in

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twenty nineteen. According to Abusanjo, Buhari died at a time

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when Nigerians needed the totality of all those who have

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had experience in running the affairs of the country in

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the past to bring their experiences and statesmanship out to

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salvage the current situation the country is faced with Obasanjo

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in the less than two minutes video press released condolence message,

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said that Buhari tried his best and was a big

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loss to the country, adding that it is his prayers

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that God should forgive Buhari he inadequacies and except him

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into his kingdom. Good Luck of Beallet Jonathan, in a

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statement after visiting the Buhari family in London on July fourteenth,

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twenty twenty five, said, I joined other sympathizers to pay

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a condolence visit to the family of late former President

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Muhammad Buhari in London. This evening, I also visited the

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Nigerian House where I met with members of the Federal

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government delegation who have come to accompany the remains of

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the former President to Nigeria for burial, including Vice President h. E.

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Kashin Shatima, Chief of Staff to the President, Right Honorable

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Tugger may Allah forgive the shortcomings of late President Buhari

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and Grant himal Jana Ferdors. On July thirteenth, twenty twenty five,

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shortly after the announcement of Buhari’s death, good Lack of

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Bellet Jonathan issued a statement and said, it is with

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a heavy heart and profound sense of national loss that

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I received the news of the passing of former President

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Mohammadu Buhari, who died at the age of eighty two.

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President Buhari was a notable leader, patriot and elder statesman

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who served our beloved nation as both the military head

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of State and President to the best of his abilities.

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He will be remembered as a courageous leader, a disciplined officer,

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and a committed public servant who made considerable contributions towards

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the peace and progress of our dear nation. The late

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President was deeply admired across the strata of society for

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his decency, integrity, and exemporary life of service. As a leader,

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he was selfless in his commitment to his duty and

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serve the country with character and a deep sense of patriotism.

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In his passing, Nigeria has lost one of its foremost leaders,

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and I have lost a respected colleague and elda. His

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legacy will continue to endure in the hearts of all

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who value sacrifice, integrity, perseverance and devotion to national ethos.

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On behalf of my family and the good Luck Jonathan Foundation,

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I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the

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good people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians who mourn

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this great loss. May Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his

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good deeds and grant him Janatal ferdors. This Day newspaper

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on July thirteenth, twenty twenty five reported that nigeria former

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military president General Ibrahem Vadamasi Babinghida has paid glowing tribute

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to former President Mohammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in

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London at the age of eighty two years, describing his

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passage as the loss of a symbol. General Babingida, in

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the tribute he personally signed and titled Tribute to a brother,

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friend and Patriot Muhammadu Buhari, gc f R in Minna,

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his country home, declared his Bohari passing today is not

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just the loss of a former head of state or

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a two term civilian president. It is the loss of

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a symbol, a man whose life embodied the transition of

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Nigeria from the Old Guard to the New Republic, a

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man who even in retirement, remained a moral compass to

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many and an example of modesty in public life. According

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to Babingida, the late former President Bohari, beyond the uniform

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and the public glare, was a deeply spiritual man, a

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man who found solace in faith and who carried himself

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with the humility of someone who believed in a higher calling.

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We may not have agreed on everything, as brothers often don’t,

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but I never once doubted his sincerity or his patriotism,

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Babingida stated, describing the deceaseds my friend, my brother, my

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course mate, and a fellow soldier in the journey of nationhood.

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Babingida said Buhari stood out quiet yet resolute, principled yet humble,

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deeply patriotic, and fiercely loyal to Nigeria. Through the years,

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we shared trenches and trials, dreams and disappointments, victories and

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moments of reflection. Our bond was forged not only by

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military training, but by a shared commitment to the ideals

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of service, discipline, and love for country, he said. The

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former military president expressed his condolences to his beloved wife, Aisha,

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his children, grandchildren, and the nation he loved and served.

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He prayed Allah in his infinite mercy to forgive the

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deceased shortcomings except his deeds and grant him al jannatural ferdors.

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Days after Bohari was laid to rest, Babingida sent his

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children and other members of his family, led by Ma

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Shammad Babinghida, on a condolence visit to Governor Diko Omaru

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Rada at the Government House in Katsina following the passing

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of former President Mohammadu Buhari. Speaking on behalf of the delegation,

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Chief im arm of the Ibb Residence Mosque, Al Haji

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Ibrahim Ali, offered heartfelt prayers for the late president, describing

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him as a man of integrity whose life left a

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lasting impact on the nation. He prayed for Allah’s mercy

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upon him and asked for strength and comfort for the

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people of Katsina State and Nigeria as a whole. Governor

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radathanked the delegation of former President Ibb for their visit,

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noting the long standing bond between former President Babinghida, the

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late President Buhari and Katsina State. He reaffirmed the deep

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sense of loss feld by the entire nation and emphasized

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the importance of unity and continued service to the people

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in honor of the late presidents in during legacy. The

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Governor particularly prayed for former President Ibrahim babing GHIs DA’s

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strong health in his continued service to the country. Muhammad

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Babangida was accompanied by his sister Halima Babanida, a director

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at n e x I M Bank, Muhammad Haharuna Aminu

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Abu Baka al Haji and the Chief Imam of the

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IBB Resident’s Mosque, al Haji Ibrahim Aliu. The late President

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Buhari family in a press release on Sunday, assigned and

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made available to the public by the former Presidential Senior

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Special Assistant to Mohammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said,

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the most senior member of the Buhari family, the family

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of the late President Mohammadu Buhari, Malaan Mammandara has on

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behalf of the family. Expressed gratitude to President Bolah Ahmed

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Tanubu and his wife, the First Lady Senator Remi Tanubu,

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for their role and that of government of the Federation

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before and after the passing of the former President. It

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is truly comforting to receive such support from the President

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and the Vice President Kashim Shitima, who went to the

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United Kingdom and here in Dara for the days. He

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and the ministers during the morning period. These have instilled

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confidence in all of us to face this loss with courage.

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We are deeply grateful to the President on his thoughtful

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gestures in declaring a public holiday and renaming the University

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of Maida Guri after Buhari. Our gratitude also goes to

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leaders of the various countries around the globe who either

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came in person, sent representatives, send letters, or placed personal

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telephone calls to commiserate with us. Of special note with

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those of the King of England, King Charles the Third,

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the Secretary General of the United Nations, the Deputy Secretary

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General Amina Muhammad, the Chairman of the African Union and

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that of the Committee of Heads of State and Government

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of echo As Countries, and our former Head of State

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Abdul Salami Abu Bakha Muhammadu. Buhari’s demise is an irreparable

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loss and its pain is beyond words, but the general

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reaction and kind expressions give us the strength to cope

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with the loss of our esteemed family member and former

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leader of the country. The family is equally grateful to

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Vice President Kashim Shatimar in his own person and his wife,

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and to all state governors, especially those of Katsina, the

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host governor, Doctor Dicko Umar Rada, Professor Babagana Yumara Zulim

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of Borno State, and all those who visited us in

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the UK and Dara from adam Awa, Krno Kwara, Legos,

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Kaduna Imo, Nasarawa, Bauchi Sokato keb as well as the

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several former governors, including mister Peter Hoby, for the compassionate

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words of condolence. Your empathy has touched our hearts deeply

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and we are truly grateful for your kindness. We express

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our deep appreciations to former Vice President Satiku Abubaka, Architect

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Nomadi Sambo, Professor Yemiosmbajo and Ambassador Babagana Kinjabe, as well

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as to the President of Senate, Godswill Accabio, the Speaker

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House of Representatives, Honorable Tajardin Abbis, Deputy Senate President barau

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Jaibrin and the other leaders and members of the national

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and state assemblies. We do sincerely thank the Secretary to

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the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator Georg Yakum and

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his predecessor in office, Boss Mustafa, the current Chief of Staff,

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Honorable Femi bajaby A Mila and his predecessor, Professor Ibrahem Gambari,

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former and serving members of the cabinet in both administrations,

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for their activities in these events and the comforting words.

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We are very pleased with the amazing gestures of our

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traditional leaders, notably the Sultan of Sokoto, the Chehu of Borno,

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the Emir of Gwandu, and the host Emirs of Katsina

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and Dara, as well as the various emirs and chiefs

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from all over Nigeria and the neighboring countries who came

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in person or sent representatives. We have been honored by

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the large turnout of religious leaders, Islamic, Christian and of

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other faiths, community leaders, women, youth and politicians of various

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leanings whose surge in Daura was both challenging and reassuring.

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The Family in Darra is also thanking past and serving

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civil society and the media. The family expresses its appreciation

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to the nation’s business leaders who visited Dara in the

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persons of Alhaji and Eiko Dangotte Abdul Samad, Aishaka Rabu,

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al Haji Mohammadu in Dimi, al Haji Dahiu, Bengal, Kola,

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Adesina and n Siu Dano. We also take this opportunity

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to thank the entire citizens of this country and those

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of other nations represented by their missions in Nigeria. All

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of Nigeria came out in force to bury Buhari and

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condole with us and prey for him. We are deeply

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grateful for the visits, the condolence, messages and prayers on him.

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As one needle bring in, you bring knees in a

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mortgage out where