Buhari’s first anniversary: Tinubu, Gowon, govs, ministers pay tribute

Speaking on behalf of Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State, Buhari’s home state, Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe described the late president as belonging to “that rare generation of leaders whose personal integrity became synonymous with public service,” noting that his administration had pursued reforms in infrastructure, agriculture, social investment, anti-corruption and security.

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, who served as Governor of Kebbi State and Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum PGF during Buhari’s tenure, said the late president gave his best to his family and the nation and remained committed to the unity of Nigeria.

By Omeiza Ajayi President Bola Tinubu on Monday led governors, former Heads of State, ministers and dignitaries in paying tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, as his family and associates marked the first anniversary of his passing in Abuja, with the president declaring that Buhari “gave everything he had to this country” without reservation.