United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government, the people of Nigeria and the family of ex-President, Muhammad Buhari who died on Sunday in London.
On X, the UN Chief who was deeply saddened by passing of former President of Nigeria, said Buhari played a key role for regional peace and security and was a strong advocate for multilateral and regional cooperation.
According to him, “Deeply saddened by passing of former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
“Buhari played a key role for regional peace and security and was a strong advocate for multilateral qnd regional cooperation. My heartfelt condolences to his family, the Government & the people of Nigeria”, he said.
Media Bypass News reports that the former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by the numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The former President’s final journey began on Tuesday afternoon, when his body arrived from London at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina as large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered at the his residence to pay their last respects.
The late Muhammadu Buhari, who left office in 2023 after serving two terms, made Nigerian political history as the first opposition candidate to defeat a sitting president at the ballot box.
