Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said former President Muhammadu Buhari sacrificed his life to ensure the unity of Nigeria.
Former President Buhari died today (Sunday) afternoon, at a clinic in London, United Kingdom, where he had been receiving medical attention.
His death was confirmed in a statement issued by his former spokesman, Garba Shehu, on behalf of the family.
In a statement on X handle, Sanwo-Olu described Buhari as a courageous, disciplined, respected and passionate leader whose commitment to Nigeria’s growth and development was worthy of emulation.
“On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, the people and government of Lagos State, I mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, one of Nigeria’s most prominent military and political leaders.
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“He was a courageous, disciplined, respected and passionate leader. His commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria is worthy of emulation because he provided honest and transparent leadership in the country,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu noted that Buhari dedicated the greater part of his life to serving Nigeria and contributed immensely to its unity, growth and development.
“He sacrificed the greater part of his life in the service of our dear country. He contributed immensely to the unity, growth and development of Nigeria and served passionately as Military Governor, Minister of Petroleum Resources, Head of State, and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,” he said.
The governor prayed for strength for Buhari’s family and the people of his home state to bear the loss.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his wife, Hajia Aisha Buhari, friends, political associates and the entire Federal Government, Kastina State and the good people of Daura. May God bless the former President Muhammadu Buhari’s soul and grant Nigerians the strength to bear this loss.”