Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said former President Muhammadu Buhari sacrificed his life to ensure the unity of Nigeria.
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.