Buhari sends delegation to condole Tallen over son’s death

Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent ten members of his former cabinet to condole the former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen, following the death of her son, Richard Adamu Tallen.

Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu, in a statement said the condolence message was delivered by the erstwhile Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed who led the delegation.

The former president described the deceased as “a gem and a rising star. He has passed away, and it is very saddening.”

Buhari urged the grieving mother and family to take solace and comfort in the outpouring of love and respect from all who admired the late Richard.

The delegation was made up of the former Ministers of Power, Engineer Abubakar Aliyu; Environment, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, Power (State), Jedy Agba; Niger Delta, Umana Umana; and Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo.

The others were the Ministers of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare; Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Transportation, Muazu Jaji; and Water Resources, Engineer Suleiman Adamu.

Prayers were made for the repose of the soul of the deceased.