Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London hospital after a prolonged illness.

In a heartfelt condolence message, Mutfwang described the death of the former President as a monumental loss, not only to his immediate family, the people of Katsina State, and the nation but also to the African continent and the global community at large.

He reflected on the late statesman’s enduring legacy, recalling his role in shaping Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements during his tenure as Military Head of State from January 1984 to August 1985, and his service as democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023.

According to a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Dr. Gyang Bere, the Governor said that the death of the former President at this critical juncture in Nigeria’s democratic journey has deprived the nation of his wealth of wisdom in the pursuit of peace, unity, and stability.

While recognising the depth of grief that words cannot fully comfort, Mutfwang urged the bereaved family to find solace in the late President’s enduring legacies.

On behalf of his family, the government, and the peace-loving people of Plateau State, Mutfwang extended heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late President, the government and people of Katsina State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Council of Former Heads of State.

He prayed that God Almighty will grant the nation strength and comfort in this moment of national grief and inspire all to uphold the noble virtues the late President stood for.