Nigeria Billionaire activist investor and Chairman of FirstHoldco Plc has mourned the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former President, Muhammadu Buhari today in London. President Buhari was a man of great honour, discipline, and quiet strength. He served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a soldier, later as a statesman,” Otedola said in a statement on X.
“Whether in uniform or in civilian attire, his love for our country was unquestionable. In my interactions with him, I found him to be thoughtful, principled, and always respectful. He believed in the Nigerian project and gave decades of his life to its service. May his legacy endure, and may his soul rest in perfect peace… F.Ote”
Former President Muhammadu Buhari died at the age of 82 in London, United Kingdom.
Buhari’s death was confirmed in a statement by his former special adviser, Garba Shehu, in a terse statement on Sunday evening.
Buhari was Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023. He also served as the military Head of State between January 1984 and August 1985.
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