coder President Muhammadu Buhari
on Sunday called to
commiserate with former Head
of State, General Yakubu
Gowon (rtd), over the passing
away of his younger sister,
Kande Martha Audu.

This was contained in a
statement by the presidential
media adie, Mr. Femi Adesina.

The President, who called from
London, extended his deepest
condolences to General Gowon
and his family, urging them to
take solace in the fact that Mrs.

Audu lived a worthy and
exemplary life.

“Death is an inevitable end that
must come to all mortals, and
we must keep praying and
working to ensure that we live
a life that pleases our Creator
and benefits humanity,”
President Buhari said.

He also prayed God to comfort
the grieving family and grant
rest to the soul of Mrs. Audu.

Gowon in response thanked
President Buhari for the
commiserations and assured
him of his continuous prayer
for the unity and progress of
the country, adding that
Nigerians were also praying
for the President’s quick
recovery
Yesterday also President
Muhammadu Buhari called
former president Olusegun
Obasanjo on phone and
described as a global citizen.

According to presidential
media adviser on Sunday, Mr.
Femi Adesina said that Buhari
in a phone call from London
where he is currently
holidaying told the former ruler
that “a time like this provides
opportunity to reflect on
Obasanjo’s invaluable roles and
contributions to the unity and
cohesion of Nigeria, the
brotherhood of all Africans, as
well as peace and amity over
the globe.

President Buhari described the
former president as “a true
citizen of the world.”

Recalling their days in the
military, President Buhari who
was also a former Head of
State said: “Those of us who
served under you in various
capacities recall a man with
boundless energy, with razor
sharp mind, and one who does
not suffer fools gladly.

Working
with you was a school in itself,
and the lessons learnt are
worth their weight in gold.”

The statement added that
Obasanjo also wished Buhari
good health, saying he “stands
together with him in prayers,
so that he can return soon to
continue the good work he is
doing for the country.”