Buhari’s Death A National Loss; He Was A Patriot- Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has described the death of former President Muhammdu Buhari as a national loss to the country, he said the late Nigerian leader was a notable patriot”.
Jonathan expressed his grief in a statement on Sunday, barely few hours after the former leader died.
Buhari died in London in the early hours of Sunday , and prominent Nigerians, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been paying tributes to the late Nigerian President.
According to Jonathan , Buhari will be remembered as a courageous leader and discipline officer who contributed immensely to the peace and progress of the country, saying Nigeria has lost one of its ‘foremost leaders.”

Jonathan: “It is with a heavy heart and profound sense of national loss that I received the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari who died at the age of 82.

“President Buhari was a notable leader, patriot, and elder statesman who served our beloved nation as both a military Head of State and President, to the best of his abilities.
“He will be remembered as a courageous leader, a disciplined officer, and a committed public servant who made considerable contributions towards the peace and progress of our dear nation.
“The late President was deeply admired across the strata of society for his decency, integrity and exemplary life of service. As a leader, he was selfless in his commitment to his duty and served the country with character and a deep sense of patriotism.
“In his passing, Nigeria has lost one of its foremost leaders, and I have lost a respected colleague and elder. His legacy will continue to endure in the hearts of all who value sacrifice, integrity, perseverance and devotion to national ethos.
“On behalf of my family and the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the good people of Katsina State and all Nigerians who mourn this great loss.
“May Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.”

The late Buhari was a former Military Head of State and President of the Federal Republic. He finally succumbed to the cold hand of death early today after a prolong illness.