I Owe Him Everything: Former EFCC Boss Reveals Deep Bond With Buhari

Farida Waziri, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has offered a deeply emotional tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday following an undisclosed illness. He was laid to rest on Tuesday at his residence in Daura, Katsina State.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Waziri reflected on Buhari’s lasting influence on her life and career, saying she would never forget the impact he had on her personally and professionally.

“The passing of President Muhammadu Buhari has stirred emotions across Nigeria,” she wrote. “It serves as a powerful reminder that a man is ultimately remembered by the values he lived by.”

Waziri praised Buhari as a man of immense discipline, integrity, and unwavering dedication to justice. From his days as a military leader to his tenure as a democratically elected President, she said, Buhari’s lifelong commitment to fighting corruption never wavered.

“He didn’t just speak about integrity — he lived it. He led by example, with humility and fairness, always setting a higher standard for those around him,” she added.

Waziri revealed that Buhari personally impacted her life when he rectified an injustice she faced — the denial of her rightful retirement rank as an Assistant Inspector General of Police.

“In a system where justice is often a rarity, President Buhari stood out. He righted a wrong in my life, an act that revealed the depth of his character. He saw the truth — and acted on it.”

Though he is gone, Waziri said Buhari’s legacy will endure as a symbol of moral strength and a relentless war against corruption.

“May history remember him kindly — not just as a soldier or a statesman, but as a man of deep, unwavering integrity.”