President Bola Tinubu has described his late predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, as a selfless leader who believes in the unity of the country.
Tinubu said this on Friday, after paying a condolence visit to the family of the late president in Kaduna, where he attended the wedding Fatiha of Nasirudeen, son of former Zamfara State governor and Senator, Abdul’Aziz Yari Abubakar.
He said Buhari is “a selfless leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s unity and progress remain indelible,” assuring the family of his continued support.
Earlier, the president had arrived at Kaduna International Airport to a warm reception by governor Uba Sani, was later cheered into the city by excited residents and party loyalists who lined the streets waving banners and chanting solidarity songs.
The occasion was also graced by governors Nasir Idris of Kebbi; Umar Bago of Niger, Dikko Radda of Katsina; and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, alongside Minister of Defence Bello Matawalle.
Also present were former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa, Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto, Adamu Aliero of Kebbi, Ahmad Sani Yarima of Zamfara, Abdulfatai Ahmed of Kwara, and Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina.
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), former Communications Minister Isa Ali Pantami, APC National Chairman Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu also joined the dignitaries.
Adding royal colour to the gathering were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II; the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulhakeem Owoade; and the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamali.
Prominent clerics, including Sheikh Kabiru Gombe, Sheikh Bala Lau, and the Northern CAN Chairman, Reverend John Joseph Hayab, offered prayers for the couple and for peace in the country.
The groom, Nasirudeen Abdul’Aziz Yari Abubakar, exchanged vows with Safiya Shehu Idris, daughter of Alhaji Shehu Tahir Malumfashi.
Residents described the ceremony as one of the biggest political and social gatherings in recent times, with Kaduna witnessing heavy human and vehicular movement despite restrictions.
