A former governor of Kaduna state, Senator Ahmed Makarfi has said that Nigerians will not forget former President Muhammadu Buhari’s services to the nation.
In a statement in Kaduna on Sunday, the former governor said Buhari lived such a good life from which Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic, religious and sectional backgrounds should derive valuable lessons. Makarfi said, “President Buhari’s services to Nigeria across time will not be forgotten by many generations of our people.
“From the fight he fought for the preservation of the unity and integrity of the country as young officer of the Nigerian Army, stints as a Military Governor of the then North Eastern and later Borno State, Minister of Petroleum, GOC, Head of State as well as Executive Chairman of the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund and lately as a two-term President among others, he demonstrated total commitment to the country and humanity.”
According to him, “The late president lived such a good life from which Nigerians, irrespective of ethnic, religious and sectional backgrounds should derive valuable lessons. “He utilised the various leadership positions he held to give his best in moving Nigeria forward.
“His death at this time when the country needs his wise counsel as a highly respected former leader is therefore a source of sadness for all of us. We will remember him as a leader who gave his all for the country.
“It is with utmost sadness that I condole with his immediate family, relatives, associates and all other Nigerians over this irreplaceable loss. I pray to Allah to forgive his shortcomings, strengthen his family and give all of us the courage to bear this irreparable loss. “
Nigerians will not forget Buhari’s patriotism, services to the nation – Makarfi
