President Muhammadu Buhari has
sent a personal letter of condolence to the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi
Umar Ganduje, in which he expressed profound shock over the death of elder
statesman, Alhaji (Dr) Yusuf Maitama Sule who died in Egypt on Monday.
According to a statement released by the presidential media aide, Garba Shehu,
President Buhari in the letter of condolence which he personally signed,
described the death of Alhaji Sule as a "heavy loss.".
Garba said the letter will be delivered by the federal government delegation to the burial as constituted by the Acting President today July 4th.
Garba said the letter will be delivered by the federal government delegation to the burial as constituted by the Acting President today July 4th.
The President's letter reads thus:
"I have heard this morning, the death of the venerable Alhaji Maitama Sule, Dan Masanin Kano, and one of Nigeria's famous sons. Although, I knew he was in poor health for some time, his death nonetheless, came as a profound shock.Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
“As a Minister in the First Republic, he was one of those who assisted our Founding Fathers, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Alhaji Ahmadu Bello and Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, to fashion Nigeria politically and lay the grounds of national co-existence.
"Maitama Sule was blessed by God with a wonderful voice and outstanding eloquence. He served with distinction in the First Republic, the Second Military regime, as well as the Second Republic, without him being tainted with the remotest hint of scandal.
“As a person, I found him personable with unceasing good humour. Nothing personified his faith more than the fact that on losing his sight, he did not retreat in himself sulking on account of his ill-fortune. Quite to the contrary, he honoured virtually all invitations extended to him and spoke as usual with singular eloquence and unparalleled wit.
"In my discussions with him, I greatly valued his counsel, and I never ceased to be amazed by his concern for the well-being of his country rather than his personal interests.
“Let me extend my sincere condolences to Your Excellency, family and friends, the Government and people of Kano, and Nigerians as a whole, for this most heavy loss. We shall not soon see the like of him. May God forgive his sins and admit him to Paradise, Amin."
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Fools, the Buhari that can not speak to Zoogerians in English Language is sending condolence msg in English language? Ml
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El matosky, why are u always fooling yourself? You are a good Christian you are always expected to talk as a good person not talking or praying bad to somebody. Because someday somehow you find yourself invited.
ReplyDeleteEl matosky, why are u always fooling yourself? You are a good Christian you are always expected to talk as a good person not talking or praying bad to somebody. Because someday somehow you find yourself invited.
ReplyDeleteEnough of this useless politics ...who cares ...people are starving & county in disarray and people still sending letter to prove what ?...when will this confused administration stool fooling it's self....a new president is what the country needs
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