Buhari Commiserates With The Awolowos Over HID's Passing

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the Obafemi Awolowo family over the passing of their matriarch, Chief Mrs Hannah Dideolu Awolowo.

The President sent his message of condolence on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria to the children, grand children and great grand children of the famed “Jewel of Inestimable Value” on the death of their matriarch, who died just before she turned 100.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina, the president said he joined millions of admirers to mourn Mrs Awolowo who he said "will be long remembered and celebrated as the famous spouse and pillar of strength of the late nationalist, political leader and sage.”

According to the statement, “President Buhari believes that Chief (Mrs.) Awolowo will always be honoured too for the indelible legacy of very significant, behind-the-scene contributions to communal, state, regional and national development which she has left behind.

“The President prays that God will comfort Chief (Mrs.) Awolowo’s family, relatives, friends, associates and admirers, and grant them the fortitude to bear her loss.

“He also prays that the Almighty will receive the late matriarch’s worthy soul and grant her eternal rest from her long, earthly service to her renowned spouse, family, community and country.”