Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has expressed sadness over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, whose sad demise took place in a clinic in London, United Kingdom, on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
The governor in his message of condolence to the family of late former President Buhari, the people of Katsina State and Nigeria as a whole, described the late President as one who was resolute and committed to national development above earthly possessions, leaving behind a legacy that is deeply rooted in integrity.
Alia noted that the late former President Buhari during his remarkable service, spanning both his tenure as a military leader between January 1984 and August 1985, and his time as a democratically elected president between 2015-2023, left indelible marks on the nation’s history.
A statement by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, said that Rev. Fr. Alia also said that the late former President served Nigeria with unwavering courage and conviction, consistently prioritizing the nation’s interests and the well-being of its people.
Alia added that the country will miss a statesman, a patriot, and a leader who committed his entire life to the service of Nigeria.
He prayed to God to condole his immediate family and the entire nation over the loss, and to also grant the former President eternal rest.
