First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday led a high-level delegation of public office holders’ spouses on a condolence visit to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State.
In a post shared on her verified X handle, @SenRemiTinubu, Senator Tinubu expressed deep sympathy to the widow of the former President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, and the entire Buhari family. She conveyed condolences on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerian women.
“Today, I paid a condolence visit to Daura, Katsina State to commiserate with the beloved widow and family of our dearly departed former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,” she wrote.
Accompanying the First Lady were the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima; wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hajiya Fatima Tajudeen Abbas; wife of the Deputy Senate President, Hajiya Laila Barau; as well as wives of state governors, ministers, service chiefs, and other prominent women leaders.
In her tribute, Senator Tinubu described the late President as “not only a statesman but a symbol of integrity, discipline and devotion to Nigeria.” She added, “His life was marked by unwavering commitment to nation-building, public service and the welfare of the common man.”
She further highlighted his dual legacy, noting that the former leader “served our nation with honour both as a military leader and a democratically elected President.”
The visit, which featured prayers for the peaceful repose of the former President, was marked by solemn reflection and national unity. The First Lady concluded her message with a prayer: “We pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) grants him Al-Jannah Firdaus.”
According to a statement from the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the delegation also visited the gravesite of the late President to offer brief prayers.
They later proceeded to the residence of Alhaji Mamman Daura, a close ally and uncle of the former President. There, Senator Tinubu described the late leader as “an accomplished man who made his family, town, state, and nation very proud.”
In response, Alhaji Daura expressed gratitude for the visit and the solidarity shown by the First Lady and her entourage, acknowledging the respect paid to the late President.
The visit concluded with a courtesy call to the palace of the Emir of Daura, His Royal Highness Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar. Offering condolences on behalf of the Tinubu administration and Nigerian women, Senator Tinubu described the former President as one of Daura’s most illustrious sons.
In his remarks, the Emir reaffirmed the loyalty of the Daura Emirate to the current administration, declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains their preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
