The Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation and the National Human Rights Commission have paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13.
The former president died at a hospital in the United Kingdom at the age of 82.
In separate statements issued in Abuja, they expressed sorrow over the passing of the former president, extolling his discipline and unwavering service to the nation.
The CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, in a statement, commiserated with Buhari’s immediate family, the government and people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians.
She described his death as the loss of a statesman who served his country, first as Military Head of State, and later as a democratically elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
She added that President Buhari’s life was defined by duty, discipline, and a remarkable consistency of purpose.
She urged Nigerians to reflect on his legacy and draw inspiration from his dedication to national development.
The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), in his statement, described Buhari’s passing as the end of an era in Nigeria’s political and moral history.
He said the former president will be remembered with profound respect for his unwavering dedication to God and country, a man of austere values, gentle strength, unyielding integrity, and a life defined by principled service in the quest for national transformation.
Fagbemi noted that even in retirement, Buhari’s sense of duty to the nation remained unwavering.
He extended my heartfelt condolences to His Excellency President Tinubu, to the former First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, and to the family, friends, and close associates of our dearly departed leader.
