Death of Buhari, monumental loss to Nigeria, says Etsu Nupe
By Mohammed Baba Busu
Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, says the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari is a monumental loss to Nigeria.
Abubakar, said this in his condolence message to President Bola Tinubu, people and government of Katsina State as well as Buhari’ immediate family members over the saddening loss on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to the Etsu Nupe, Buhari was a hero whose sense of patriotism was unparalleled in the history of Nigeria.
Abubukar said that Buhari lived a life of absolute piety, humility and unwavering commitment to the cause of Nigeria.
Abubakar also described the former president as extremely humble, God fearing and dedicated elder statesman whose love for Nigeria and the citizens especially the masses was uncommon.
He further said that Buhari was a core nationalist whose incorruptibility was uncommon in the history of Nigeria.
Abubakar said that the death of the former statesman and President has left a wide vacuum that would be too difficult to fill.
The Etsu Nupe described Buhari’s death as a great loss to the nation, praising him as a committed technocrat, patriotic
administrator, and a detribalised Nigerian.
The traditional ruler also added that Buhari died at a time when his wise counsel was direly needed to take Nigeria to greater heights.
He prayed that the Almighty Allah grant him Aljannat Firdaus, give his family and the nation the formidable fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.(NAN)
