President Muhammadu Buhari has extended condolences to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State on the passing of his father, Alhaji Umaru Badami.
A statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), said the President also commiserated with the family, friends and associates of the 82-year-old who retired from the Nigerian Army in 1984.
Describing the late octogenarian as “humble, hardworking, generous, disciplined and God-fearing,” President Buhari applauded his patriotic services to his fatherland, community and humanity.
He urged Governor Fintiri and his siblings to keep alive the salutary values which their late father embodied.
The President prayed Almighty God to console those who mourn the departed ex-serviceman and grant his soul rest.
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Also commiserating with Governor Finitiri, former President Goodluck Jonathan prayed that God should bless the soul of the late octogenarian and comfort the Governor and his family members.
In a condolence letter to the Governor, personally signed by Jonathan, the former President said: “My heart goes out to you and your family members as you mourn. The passing on of every human being visits grief on those left behind. The pain is even more poignant when a parent is involved because it is our fate as mortals to wish to always continue to live under their guidance and love.
“May you draw strength and be comforted by the fact that your father led a memorable life. He will be remembered for his diligence and patriotism, having served our great nation as a courageous soldier.
“Your Excellency, I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family at this time.”