The Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa has expressed profound sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari died in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Marwa in a tribute obtained by Vital News on Wednesday described Late President Muhammadu Buhari described as a true statesman, patriot, and servant-leader who dedicated his life to the service of our great nation.
He further stated that the integrity, simplicity, and personal discipline of former President Buhari set him apart as a leader whose actions often spoke louder than words.
The full text of a statement issued by Marwa reads ” It is with profound sorrow that my family and I mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a true statesman, patriot, and servant-leader who dedicated his life to the service of our great nation.
“His tenure was marked by unwavering commitment to duty, courage in the face of adversity, and an abiding sense of responsibility to the Nigerian people.
“Former President Buhari will be remembered for his steadfast efforts to restore discipline in governance, and pursuit of security and stability during some of the most challenging periods in our national history.
“His administration championed infrastructural development, advanced agricultural reform, and sought to lay the groundwork for self-sufficiency and national pride.
“He possessed the rare ability to inspire calm amidst uncertainty and to lead with quiet resolve.
“His integrity, simplicity, and personal discipline set him apart as a leader whose actions often spoke louder than words.
“Through the years, his dedication to public service was evident, in his early days as military Head of State and later as a democratically elected President who returned to power with a vision of national rebirth.
“Beyond the realm of politics, former President Buhari was known for his humility and his deep faith.
“He remained a man of principle, guided by a strong moral compass and a genuine concern for the well-being of ordinary citizens.
“His leadership was rooted in service, and his legacy will endure in the hearts and memories of Nigerians who believed in his vision of a stronger, and more just nation.
“As we mourn his passing, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his beloved family.
“We stand with them in grief, offering our thoughts, prayers, and support during this time of profound loss.
“His legacy shall continue to inspire generations to come, and history will remember him kindly.
“May the Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, grant the soul of our departed leader Al-Jannah Firdaus.” (vitalnewsngr.com)
