Hon. Abubakar Momoh Mourns Ex-President Buhari ‎”A Statesman Has Fallen—Nigeria Has Lost A Pillar Of Integrity

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STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ENGR. ABUBAKAR MOMOH FNSE, ON THE PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR
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Inna lilahi wahina illahi rajiun.

‎It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Nigeria has lost not just a former Head of State, but a symbol of discipline, integrity, and unwavering national service.
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‎President Buhari was a father figure to our democracy. His leadership—first as a military ruler who for the first time introduced war against indiscipline – WAI and later as a democratically elected President—was defined by a strong will, incorruptibility, and a sincere passion for the growth, development and unity of this country.
He was not a man of many words, but every word he spoke carried the weight of sincerity and patriotism.
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‎To the immediate family, especially our dear former First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, I extend my deepest condolences. I pray Allah (SWT) grants them comfort and strength in this trying time.
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‎May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdaus – amen.
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‎Engr. Abubakar Momoh, FNSE
‎Honourable Minister of Regional Development
‎July 13, 2025