President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, led a gathering of African leaders, high-ranking government officials, traditional rulers, political leaders, and citizens to pay final respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who was laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State.
The burial prayer, conducted according to Islamic rites by Chief Imam of Daura Sheikh Alhaji Salisu Rabiu, attracted international dignitaries including President Umaru Sissoci Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, Prime Minister of Niger Ali Lamine Zeine, and former President of Niger Issoufou Mahamadou, demonstrating the regional respect for the late Nigerian leader.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were among the most prominent Nigerian leaders present, alongside National Assembly leadership, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, Senator Kawu Sumaila, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Senator Sani Bello, former Senator Abu Ibrahim, and former Senator Yariman Bakura.
Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda led the state government delegation, which included Deputy Governor Faruq Lawal Jobe, Speaker of the State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura, Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Abdullahi Garba Faskari and members of the State Executive Council. Federal government officials present included Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters Ibrahim Kabir Masari, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, and Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
Prayers were offered to Almighty Allah for the forgiveness of his shortcomings and to grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. At the same time, strength and comfort were sought for the bereaved family, the people of Daura, Katsina State, and all Nigerians mourning this monumental loss.
